In a significant diplomatic engagement, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met with Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, India, in Abu Dhabi on November 8, 2025. The meeting, attended by a high-level delegation, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across key sectors, aligning with the strategic visions of both the UAE and India to bolster economic and developmental partnerships. Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit to the UAE Capital was marked by a warm reception from the Malayalee diaspora, including prominent figures such as MA Yusuff Ali, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group International. The discussions also touched upon the role of the Loka Kerala Sabha, a platform dedicated to the cultural, socio-political, and economic integration of non-resident Keralites. With Indian expats constituting the largest population group in the UAE, reaching 4.36 million as of August 2025, the meeting underscored the importance of fostering stronger ties between the UAE and Kerala, a state in southern India. Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit also included engagements with the Keralite community in the UAE, further solidifying the deep-rooted connections between the two regions.