Current Affairs - International - Discussion

IIM Ahmedabad launched its first global campus in Dubai on 11 September 2025, marking a historic step in the internationalization of Indian higher education. The inauguration, held at Dubai International Academic City, was attended by leaders from both India and the UAE, including Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Dubai campus begins operations with a one-year global MBA program for professionals, aligning with Dubai’s vision of becoming an education and innovation hub. This milestone strengthens India-UAE educational cooperation and reflects IIMA’s vision of being “Indian in spirit, global in outlook.”