Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Embarks On UAE Visit To Boost India-UAE Educational Ties
Key Points
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to inaugurate IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad campuses in UAE, launching new academic programmes.
He will hold strategic meetings with UAE education leaders and policymakers. Engagement with Indian diaspora and cultural initiatives in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
New Delhi, Sept 10: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan embarked on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 10–11, officials said.
In a post on X, Minister Pradhan stated his intent to meet key UAE leaders, policymakers, academics, investors, and members of the Indian diaspora to deepen cooperation in education, innovation, and research.
Leaving for the UAE. I will be meeting key UAE leaders, policy makers, academic community, investors and our vibrant diaspora over the next two days to strengthen the existing co-operation and explore new avenues of collaborations between India and the UAE in the field of… https://t.co/X9arXlZ2Hi
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 10, 2025
Strengthening Bilateral Educational Cooperation
During his visit, Pradhan will engage in high-level meetings with UAE officials including Sara Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). He will also inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre at IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus and launch new PhD and B.Tech programs, marking a significant milestone in India’s global academic outreach.
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✨Expanding India’s Educational Footprint
On September 11, Pradhan will join UAE’s Minister of Higher Education, Abdul Rahman Al Awwar, to inaugurate the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus. This initiative aims to deliver world-class management education and foster cross-border knowledge exchange.
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Community Engagement and Cultural Diplomacy
Beyond institutional visits, Pradhan will participate in the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant a Tree in the Name of Mother) initiative at the Indian Consulate and interact with CBSE school principals. He will also attend the first anniversary celebration of Symbiosis University’s Dubai campus and visit the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi.
A Vision for Innovation and Collaboration
The visit underscores India’s commitment to building a global knowledge economy and nurturing innovation-driven ecosystems. By fostering partnerships with UAE institutions, the Indian government aims to create new opportunities for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both nations.