The UAE and India have engaged in a meeting to strengthen the cultural collaboration between the two countries, focusing on the establishment of the Indian House in the UAE.
HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, co-chaired a high-level delegation meeting with K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
The UAE delegation included Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture; Ghanem Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India; and Abdelrahman Al Maeeni, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy.
The meeting centered on the operationalization of the India-UAE Cultural Council, alongside efforts to promote people-to-people connections and strengthen collaboration across multiple fields such as arts, education, creative industries, heritage conservation, and youth engagement, as well as other areas.
HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The meeting with Nandini Singla and the ICCR delegation served as a symbol of the UAE and India’s shared commitment to developing enhanced cultural and creative partnerships. By expanding cultural exchanges and fostering collaboration across our dynamic art and creative communities, we are ensuring that the enduring ties between our two nations continue to flourish.”
One of the main areas of discussion is the establishment of the India House in the UAE. The India House concept aims to serve as a cultural hub, showcasing India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage on a global scale.
Additionally, both countries explored ways to support creative start-ups, business-to-business collaborations, and the formation of thematic sub-committees to oversee cooperation across priority areas.
The meeting wrapped up with both delegations reaffirming their intent to implement outcome-oriented initiatives in line with the vision set by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Honorable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
