New Delhi, May 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of culturally significant Indian gifts, including GI-tagged agricultural products, traditional textiles and handcrafted artefacts, to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, showcasing India's rich heritage and deepening the cultural dimension of India-UAE ties.

PM Modi presented the UAE's Queen Mother with Chak Hao Rice from Manipur, Maheshwari Silk fabric from Madhya Pradesh and a Karimnagar Filigree box.

Chak Hao Rice, famously known as Manipur's "Black Rice," is a prized aromatic rice variety from the fertile valleys of Northeast India. Traditionally regarded as the "royal rice" of Manipur, it was once reserved for royalty and ceremonial occasions. Beyond its d...