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3/24/25, 2:08 PM UAE, India advance cultural collaboration through high-level meeting
Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India; and Abdelrahman Al Maeeni, Assistant

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy.

The meeting focused on the operationalization of the India-UAE Cultural Council,

alongside efforts to foster people-to-people connections and enhance collaboration

across the arts, education, creative industries, heritage conservation, and youth

engagement, as well as other areas.

A key highlight of the meeting was a discussion on the establishment of the India

House in the UAE. The India House concept is envisioned as a cultural hub to

showcase India's rich artistic and cultural heritage on a global scale. Additionally,

both sides 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 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 continues to flourish," Al Kaabi said.

The meeting concluded with both delegations affirming 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.

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