Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a five-nation tour with his first stop in the United Arab Emirates. As Modi’s aircraft enters UAE airspace and approaches Abu Dhabi, the plane is escorted by UAE Air Force F-16 fighter jets. Both outlets describe the welcome as ceremonial, with the escort carried out to honour Modi upon arrival. After landing, Modi holds high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visits and discussions are presented as part of efforts to strengthen India–UAE relations and advance cooperation across areas including trade, technology, and clean energy. Times of India also links the trip to broader partnership goals extending to European engagement, noting expectations of opportunities for Indian exporters. Overall, the reports focus on the UAE air escort, Modi’s arrival in Abu Dhabi, and subsequent diplomatic meetings with the UAE leadership as the tour gets underway.