In a significant step to strengthen cultural ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India, H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, co-chaired a high-level meeting with K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
The UAE delegation included key officials:
- Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture
- Ghanem Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports
- Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India
- Abdelrahman Al Maeeni, Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy
Advancing Bilateral Cultural Collaboration
The meeting focused on activating the India-UAE Cultural Council, with discussions centered on deepening people-to-people connections and strengthening cooperation in arts, education, creative industries, heritage conservation, and youth engagement.
A major highlight was the proposal to establish an India House in the UAE—a dedicated cultural hub designed to showcase India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage to a global audience.
Both parties also explored:
- Support for creative start-ups
- Business-to-business partnerships in the cultural and creative sectors
- Creation of thematic sub-committees to guide collaboration across strategic focus areas
Shared Vision for Cultural Flourishing
H.E. Noura Al Kaabi described the meeting as a reflection of the shared commitment between the UAE and India to advance meaningful cultural and creative partnerships:
“By expanding cultural exchanges and fostering collaboration across our dynamic art and creative communities, we are ensuring the enduring ties between our two nations continue to flourish.”
Commitment to Action-Oriented Outcomes
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to implementing outcome-driven initiatives aligned with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
This engagement marks another milestone in the evolving strategic partnership between the UAE and India, grounded in mutual respect and a shared ambition to nurture cultural understanding and innovation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
