Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Visits IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi Campus

By A Staff Reporter

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday visited the Abu Dhabi campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a key milestone in India’s growing educational collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

During his visit, Pradhan met Sara Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). He expressed gratitude for ADEK’s cooperation in establishing the IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi, the first international branch of an IIT. The minister also appreciated the support extended by UAE authorities to schools following the Indian curriculum, which cater to a large Indian expatriate community in the country.

Officials said the discussions focused on strengthening academic collaboration, promoting student exchange, and enhancing research partnerships between Indian institutions and their counterparts in the UAE. Pradhan highlighted that the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus is expected to play a vital role in fostering innovation, skill development, and cross-cultural exchange.