Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, inaugurated the first international campus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) at Dubai International Academic City, part of TECOM Group PJSC.
The new campus marks a significant step in strengthening UAE-India educational ties and supports Dubai’s ambition to become a global hub for talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Sheikh Hamdan said, “Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai is rapidly growing as a destination of choice for exceptional students and a global hub for talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The energy and ambition of our youth are the driving forces of Dubai’s future, and by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in a rapidly changing international environment, we are empowering them to lead with confidence.”
The opening aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Education 33 Strategy, which aim to position Dubai among the world’s top three urban economies and top 10 student cities by 2033.
The ceremony was attended by senior UAE and Indian officials, including Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Sara bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education; and Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Government of India.
Dharmendra Pradhan said, “The inauguration of IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus, by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is one more step towards globalisation of India’s education. A new milestone in India-UAE knowledge collaboration, Dubai has provided a perfect launchpad to the ethos of ‘Indian in spirit, global in outlook’ by hosting IIM Ahmedabad international campus.”
The Dubai campus will start with a one-year full-time MBA programme designed for professionals and entrepreneurs seeking advanced management expertise. In its first year, IIMA will also launch two centres of excellence — one for case writing and development and another for start-up incubation.
Pankaj Patel, Chairperson of the Board of Governors at IIMA, called the Dubai campus opening “a proud milestone” for Indian management education, while Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group PJSC, said it highlights Dubai’s growing role as a global education hub.
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