WATCH: Prominent buildings, including Burj Khalifa in UAE lit up with tricolour to support India’s COVID-19 battle

Dubai, April 27: Iconic buildings including the Burj Khalifa, in the UAE were lit up with the tricolor to showcase support as India is grappled with a growing COVID-19 crisis.

 

 

 

The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi shared a 17-second video of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, displaying the Indian flag and #staystrongIndia. With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper in Dubai, is the tallest structure and building in the world.

 

 

 

"As #India battles the gruesome war against #COVID19, its friend #UAE sends its best wishes @BurjKhalifa in #Dubai lits up in to showcase its support," the Indian embassy tweeted.

 

 

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) headquarters lit up with the colors of the Indian flag in solidarity with India as it responds to a second COVID-19 wave. Showcasing a different photo, Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to the UAE, tweeted, "India appreciates the UAE's strong support to its close friend in difficult times @MoFAICUAE @UAEembassyIndia."

 

 

 

 

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases has climbed to 1,73,13,163 while active cases have crossed the 28-lakh mark. The death toll increased to 1,95,123 with a record 2,812 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.