The upcoming inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Abu Dhabi, set to take place on February 14 and officiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is hailed by the UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, as a monumental day to “celebrate tolerance and acceptance.” The temple, constructed by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, signifies a strong relationship between the UAE and India. Additionally, the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event on February 13 at the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium is expected to strengthen the connection between the countries and their sizable Indian diaspora population in the UAE.