Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lit up in the tricolour – saffron, white and green with the 24-spoked Ashok Chakra – to show support to India in this difficult time. The 23-second video showed the tricolour displayed on the tower’s facade, with the text #StayStrongIndia.
“Sending hope, prayers, and support to India and all its people during this challenging time. #BurjKhalifa #StayStrongIndia,” it said on its Twitter account. Another prominent landmark of the UAE , the Adnoc headquarters in Abu Dhabi also were lit up with the Indian flag as well as the message “Stay Strong India” on Sunday night. Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor said on Twitter: “India appreciates the UAE’s strong support to its close friend in difficult times. The UAE has banned travel from India for 10 days from Sunday due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country. However, departure flights will continue to operate and the ban will not extend to UAE citizens, diplomatic passport holders and official delegations, according to a report. India is struggling with the second wave of coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds in view of a rising number of COVID-19 cases.
