Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, had a significant meeting with Dr. Ahmad Al Falasi, the Minister of Education of the UAE, during his three-day visit to Abu Dhabi. The purpose of the meeting was to bolster existing educational cooperation between the two nations, enhance student and faculty mobility, and explore various educational initiatives. Additionally, Pradhan visited “42 Abu Dhabi,” a School for Disruptive Learning, during his trip, with a focus on fostering collaboration in crucial areas of mutual interest in education and skill development. Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the importance of building a “knowledge bridge” between Abu Dhabi’s status as a global economic hotspot and India’s role as a global talent hotspot.

Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his pleasure at meeting Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, the UAE’s Minister of Education, in Abu Dhabi. The two ministers reviewed their bilateral engagements in education and skill development. They expressed satisfaction with the progress in mutual recognition of academic and skill qualifications, the recognition of Indian institutes in the UAE, and the need for continued efforts in this area. Both ministers pledged to strengthen institutional mechanisms and streamline processes for student and workforce mobility. The UAE’s support for schools following the Indian curriculum in the UAE was acknowledged, and they discussed ways to promote student exchange programs between the two countries. The commitment to strengthening their knowledge bridges and cementing their age-old friendship was affirmed, with appreciation for Dr. Ahmed Belhoul’s dedication to enhancing the friendship between India and the UAE. This meeting marks a significant step in the educational and skill development collaboration between India and the UAE.