Young Emiratis Propose 25 Initiatives to Enhance UAE-India Relations

Sep 19, 2026

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Sep 19, 2026 15:30

Young Emiratis turn India trips into 25 ideas to strengthen UAE-India ties

## Innovative Projects from UAE-India Leaders Program

Young Emiratis have developed 25 innovative projects aimed at strengthening ties between the UAE and India. These initiatives emerged from the Zayed Education Foundation’s UAE-India Leaders Program, which involved 60 Emirati students and professionals visiting India to engage with experts across various sectors.

## Winning Ideas

Among the projects, three stood out as winners. In the Arts and Culture category, filmmaker Mansour Al Heera proposed INTERPLAY, a music exchange program designed to connect musicians and cultural communities from both nations.

In the International Relations category, Sara Alblooshi and Saif Al Falasi developed the UAE-India Youth Enterprise Bridge. This initiative seeks to foster connections between young entrepreneurs, enhancing business opportunities between the two countries.

Dr. Hamad Al Kaabi's proposal, the Masdar City-India STEM Innovation Corridor, won in the business and innovation category. It focuses on promoting cooperation in clean technology and sustainability.

## Future Steps

The winners will receive mentorship from IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi to refine their ideas and explore implementation possibilities. A new group of Emirati participants is set to visit India in early October for the next phase of the program.

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