The controversy comes as Gulf states and India look to significantly enhance their economic partnership. On the other hand, the Asian nation sends millions of workers to the Gulf states who send home billions of dollars in remittances. The Gulf states are key sources of India’s oil and gas imports, and bilateral trade is over $100 billion,” said Alhasan. The UAE has singled out India among seven other nations as its future economic partner. Taneja said India knows the clout Gulf states have over it because of the diaspora in those countries.
