New Delhi, Sept 9: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will embark on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 10–11, 2025, with the aim of deepening bilateral cooperation in education, fostering academic excellence, and promoting innovation-driven partnerships between India and the UAE, officials said on Tuesday.

During the visit, Pradhan will engage with UAE leaders, ministers, policy-makers, academicians, and representatives from Indian and Emirati institutions to advance collaboration in education and knowledge exchange. The visit is expected to open new avenues for students and youth from both countries.

On September 10, Pradhan will meet H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), to discuss strategic educational initiatives. He will also visit the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Campus, where he will inaugurate the Atal Incubation Centre—the first foreign center of its kind—and launch PhD and B.Tech programmes. He will also interact with students and faculty to understand their academic aspirations.

Later in the day, the Minister will visit the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi and attend the first anniversary celebration of Symbiosis University’s Dubai Campus, marking a milestone in India’s global academic outreach.

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On September 11, the Minister will join H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, UAE Minister of Higher Education, to inaugurate the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s Dubai Campus. The two ministers will also hold discussions on ongoing collaborations and future strategies in the education sector. A roundtable conference with Indian higher education institutions operating in the UAE will follow.

As part of his engagements in Dubai, the Minister will participate in the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive at the Indian Consulate, interact with CBSE school principals during Teachers’ Day celebrations, and launch Atal Tinkering Labs in Indian schools across the UAE. The visit will conclude with a dialogue with the Indian diaspora in Dubai.

This strategic visit reflects India’s commitment to global educational leadership and innovation, reinforcing its role as a knowledge partner in the international arena.

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