What happened:
On January 19, 2026, India and the UAE announced 12 key outcomes following UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, including a roadmap to double bilateral trade to over USD 200 billion by 2032 and cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies, such as large reactors and small modular reactors.
Why it matters to India:
The outcomes deepen India’s strategic partnership with the UAE, strengthening energy security, infrastructure investment, nuclear cooperation, and trade, while reinforcing the UAE’s role as one of India’s most important economic and strategic partners.