New Delhi, February 6, 2025: The 1st India-Arab Universities’ Presidents’ Conference was successfully organized at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, from February 5-6, 2025. The conference was held under the education vertical of the Executive Program for the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the League of Arab States (LAS).
The prestigious event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who delivered the keynote address. The conference witnessed the participation of esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Mazin Almasaoudi, Head of Mission, League of Arab States Mission, who played a crucial role in the discussions. He also announced the formation of a new entity, the Indo-Arab League Chamber of Commerce, aimed at fostering stronger educational and economic ties between India and the Arab world.
From the Arab side, the conference was led by Libya’s Minister of Education, Imran Muhamed Al-Qeeb, who delivered a special address, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in higher education and research between Indian and Arab universities.
The conference was co-organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in association with the University Grants Commission (UGC), which acted as the knowledge partner, and the League of Arab States (LAS) as the co-organizer. The event brought together university presidents, academicians, and policy-makers from both regions to discuss avenues of cooperation and the future of education.
Following the inaugural session, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, delivered the welcome remarks, setting the stage for an engaging dialogue on education and research partnerships. Other notable speakers included Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General of the Association of Arab Universities, and Farraj Aljmi, Director of Education and Scientific Research of LAS.
A significant highlight of the event was the announcement by Dr. Mazin Almasaoudi regarding the nomination of Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios, ,not only as the member of managing committee but also as the Chair for Media and Entertainment and Education Committee of the Indo-Arab League Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Marwah attended the conference and engaged in discussions with key ministers and stakeholders.