Modi's 'selfie' obsession continues at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Modi in a series of tweets expresses gratitude and appreciation to the UAE and its government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to United Arab Emirates took the opportunity to take yet another ‘selfie’ as he captured a photograph of himself with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi.

With HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan & HE Dr. Anwar Gargash at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. #Selfie pic.twitter.com/rk33ZOlOuS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

Read: Modi, Li try hand at 'selfie' diplomacy

Along with his selfie, Modi outlined every step of his trip on Twitter.

Leaving for UAE. You can find all latest updates about my visit here. http://t.co/l0068yzO97 pic.twitter.com/IUwjzjN84r

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

Hello UAE. I am very optimistic about this visit. I am confident the outcomes of the visit will boost India-UAE ties pic.twitter.com/50b4atyIZP

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

Deeply grateful to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the welcome & hospitality in Abu Dhabi. @MBZNews pic.twitter.com/v3vrEsaDaP

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

I am very thankful to the UAE Govt for their decision to allot land in order to build a Temple in Abu Dhabi. This is a great step.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

At the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. pic.twitter.com/0QF5quwoON

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

Further, in a series of tweets the Indian premier expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the UAE and its government for permitting the building of a temple in the Muslim state.

Read: UAE decides to allot land for temple in Abu Dhabi

PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS

However, this is not the first time Modi has tried his hand at selfies. In fact, the Indian premier is popular for his obsession with selfies. Earlier this year, during his trip to China, Modi uploaded a grinning selfie with Premier Li Keqiang.

PHOTO: TWITTER

Modi also caused social media frenzy during the same visit where he visited the Terracotta Museum.

Read: 'Shady business': Modi's visit to China museum causes social media frenzy

Twitter was abuzz following the visit, as pictures of the prime minister with sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang–the first Emperor of China–surfaced across social media.

PHOTO: AFP

PHOTO: AFP