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Published: Mon 17 Aug 2015, 2:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 18 Dec 2019, 11:41 AM

Addressing a crowd of thousands at Dubai cricket stadium, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a rousing speech, where he spoke about India-UAE relations, terrorism, development in India as well as announcing a few initiatives for the Indian diaspora including a welfare fund for the Indian diaspora in the UAE to help them in legal cases, increase the number of schools for the diaspora.
Modi also announced that an e-migrant portal has been created to help Indian migrant workers and an online platform 'MADAD' to assist the diaspora.


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 Time to fight against terrorism together, and against people who support it: Narendra Modi #ModiInDubai http://t.co/ZbFkohDBgs
 
 
 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his way, audience asked to take their seats.
7.36 pm
Traditional dance from Kerala
7.15 pm
 
The stadium is packed ahead of Narendra Modi's visit (Video: Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times)
6.55 pm
 

No, that's not a cricket match...these people are waiting for Narendra Modi (Photos: Juidin Bernarrd, Shihab and Neeraj)
6.40 pm
Making a statement. (Photo: Suchitra Steven Samuel)
6.35 pm

Indian performers at Dubai Cricket Stadium
6.20 pm

 
Crowd waits for Superhero Modi (By Bernd Debusmann)
6.08 pm
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium was rapidly filling up with jubilant Narendra Modi supporters hours ahead of his scheduled arrival.
About 80 per cent of the stadium was full at 6 PM, two hours ahead of Modi's speech.
Thousands of people could be seen waving Indians flags or images of Modi, with no sign of being worn down by the blazing heat.
Among the supporters who arrived early were Jarosh and Sharath Bhaskar, two brothers from Kerala who have been living in the UAE for the last five years.
"We are so happy to be here! We have never seen such a great Prime Minister in India," Jarosh told the Khaleej Times.
Another early arrival was Pramod Sitoke, who came to the event wearing a t-shirt depicting Modi as a superhero.
"The atmosphere is amazing. Absolutely electric," he said. "It feels like it's 50 degrees outside but that doesn't bother us."
"Modi is a superhero," he added. "He's by far the best Prime Minister we have ever had."
One of Pramod's companions, Karan Tanna, said he was expecting the Prime Minister to tell the crowd how they might be included in the future of India.
"He will take India to the top," he said. "I think he will tell us how he will help the Indian community here, and how he will improve relations between India and the UAE."
6.14 pm
 
Cultural show at Dubai cricket stadium ahead of Narendra Modi's arrival
5.53 pm
 

 
 
 
An unruly crowd at the venue (By Bernd Debusmann)
5.18 pm
Tempers flared at several of the entrances to the Narendra Modi event as throngs of people pushed and pulled each other to slip past security guards. In one instance, two small children were pushed to the ground as the the crowd surged forward.
Once past the initial entrances, however, things calmed down as people went to their respective entrances. At least three elderly people were driven away in an ambulance, although the reasons are not yet clear.
Crowd swells as Modi's address approaches (Photos: Dhanusha Gokulan and Shihab)
4.55 pm


An arduous trek in the sun (By Suneeti Ahuja Kohli)
4.40 pm
Modi's address to the Indian diaspora seems nothing short of a Hollywood concert, and the way to the stadium is more like a trek under the scorching summer sun. People started lining up from as early as noon. Unpaved blocks of land are fast getting covered with cars. In order to reach the venue before time Modi enthusiasts are making way out of literally nowhere. Young and old are in hordes all fired up to listen to their nation's charismatic leader today. Hope the arduous journey of sorts doesn't disappoint.
Chaotic situation near the main gate while people try to enter the gold, silver gates
 
 
Making the most of Modi's visit: A man sells t-shirts outside the stadium (Photo: Neeraj)

 
 
Crowd cheers outside Dubai cricket stadium (Video: Neeraj)
 
Crowd enters the Dubai cricket stadium after getting their registrations authenticated. (Video: Neeraj)
3.20 pm

People wait outside Dubai cricket stadium (Photos: Neeraj)




Shuttle buses wait to ferry passengers to the stadium (Photos: Shihab).

 

 
Shuttle service from Internet City Metro station (Video: Shihab)
 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 


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