Mumbai: Syed Ali Al Hashmi, the legal advisor of UAE emphasized the deep-rooted and affectionate ties between India and the UAE at the SSF National Conference. Speaking at the inauguration of the conference, he expressed that the historical connection between the two nations has been actively maintained and strengthened over the years. The UAE was always committed to accepting lakhs of Indians seeking jobs. Both Gandhi and Nehru maintained active relations with the UAE during the freedom struggle in India. He also added that both the countries had maintained the relationship during the times of Sheikh Zayed as well. The event, held at Deonar Ground in Mumbai, marked the commencement of the SSF National Conference, celebrating its fiftieth year. Abu Haneefal Faizy Thennala performed the prayers. SSF India president, Dr. Muhammad Farooq Naeemi presided over the session. Karnataka Speaker UT Khader, Yusuf Muhammad Jameel, Dr. Zaheer Khasi were the chief guests. Among the distinguished guests were Haji Saeed Noori, Haji Abu Bakr, Dr. Syed Afsaluddin Junaidi, Gulam Hussain Saqafi Patna, Haseen Agadi, Mahmood Alam Rasheedi, Abdul Raheem Khan, Ziyauddin Attari, Abdul Hasan Naeemi, Rasheed Jamal Noori, Ihsan Gaddhawala, Abdul Kader Habibi, Nisar Ahmed Saqafi, Yusuf Saqafi Baithar, Zakariya Shamil Irfani, and Nasiruddin Attari.