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UPDATED: June 5, 2022 3:03 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE]June 5 (ANI): The Bollywood community paid tribute to former UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the 22nd edition of the International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) on Saturday.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, was present on the occasion.
IIFA 2022 was postponed after the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan last month.
Earlier it was scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 18 to 22 May.
During a visit to the United Arab Emirates in May, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu expressed his condolences on behalf of the Government of India on the death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the United Arab Emirates.
India also observed a day of national mourning to pay tribute to the late President.
The UAE president, who has been in power since 2004, died at the age of 73 after a long illness on May 13.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). to cultivate.
“My best wishes to the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his election as the new President of the UAE. to deepen, “the prime minister said. Monti said in a tweet.
This year, the IIFA is being held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island on June 2, 3 and 4. In addition to Vicky Kaushal, some of the biggest Bollywood stars such as Tiger Shroff, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Pandey have walked the red carpet and entertained the audience.
IIFA Rocks 2022 was hosted by director Farah Khan Kunder and actor Aparshakti Khurana on June 3, with Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul hosting tonight’s main event. (ONE I)
