A former Indian envoy to the UAE has told the in-depth story of the connections, deep trust and respect that form the foundation of friendship between the two countries. Navdeep Suri was India’s ambassador in Abu Dhabi for three years before retiring from government service in 2019 following his final posting in the UAE. His book, Bridging The Gulf, is officially released in Abu Dhabi next week and gives readers a ringside view of history and of how the relationship has transformed.