
UAE’s highest civilian award- The Order of Zayed
Why is it in news?
- UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country’s highest civilian award, ‘the Order of Zayed’.
More in news
- What UAE President says?: He said that our historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost.
- Previous recipients of the award: It includes Russian President Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, British Queen Elizabeth II, and former Pakistan President Musharraf.
Source
The Hindu