Union Minister S. Jaishankar Inaugurates SIU Dubai Campus and Launches Book "Why Bharat Matters".

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In November 2024, Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), inaugurated the first overseas campus of Symbiosis International University (SIU) at Dubai Knowledge Park, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a key moment in India-UAE relations.


      - The event was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and highlighted the university's full accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Education.

      - The Dubai campus offers programs in management, technology, and media, fostering 21st-century skills and promoting the philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" – the world is one family.

      - He also launched his book titled "Why Bharat Matters" in English at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai, UAE.

Main Points:-   (i) The book was published by Rupa Publications India Private Limited. It was originally published in Hindi in December 2023.

      (ii) The book touches upon global transformations, India's internal progress, and the importance of self-reliance in assessing global challenges.


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