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3/24/25, 2:08 PM UAE and India deepen cultural collaboration
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.

“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 HE Noura bint Mohammed
Al Kaabi
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collaboration across our dynamic art and Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

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