Where was the first Raisina Middle East Conference 2025

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The inaugural Raisina Middle East Conference was held on January 28-29, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The conference was organized through collaboration between the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, attended as the Chief Guest and met with key UAE leaders including President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. This conference reflects the strengthening diplomatic and economic relationship between India and the UAE, which was further formalized through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPsigned in 2022.