Honourable former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam launched “India Matters”, a new monthly magazine of the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

Mar 30, 2009

            Honourable former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam launched “India Matters”, a new monthly magazine of the Consulate General of India in Dubai, yesterday.

The function was attended by HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, HH Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture, H.E Humaid Mohamed Al Qutami, UAE Health Minister, along with a large number of Indian and Arab dignitaries, prominent businessmen and media.

Introducing the publication, Consul General of India, Venu Rajamony said, “India for centuries has been a close business and trading partner of the UAE. In view of the global slowdown and the financial crisis, India and the UAE should focus even more on each other and strengthen their long standing economic and business ties. It will be the endeavour of this magazine to promote and strengthen this economic partnership by providing reports and features that would assist the business community in the UAE. The publication is the part of the wider outreach programme of the Indian Consulate in Dubai and is one amongst many initiatives we are planning to reach out to the constituency that we serve”.

Addressing the gathering, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, H.E Talmiz Ahmed spoke about the growing bilateral relations between the two countries and its evolution into a strong partnership in the field of commerce and trade and evolving into a strategic partnership with diversification into new areas such as security, defence and energy. He said that the publication India Matters is a timely effort which will spread awareness about the role being played by the Indian Missions and the community in various fields in the UAE.

Speaking at the occasion, Honourable former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam elaborated his view on the importance of India for the world and the region. He encouraged strategies for showcasing the current Indian developments to various parts of the world, to generate joint programmes. He said , “I would like to suggest in your issues , the publication of case studies in promoting business and science and social activities for mutual benefit to India and Gulf countries. During the next decade India will have challenges with will propel a number of business opportunities”.

The Publication, which will be distributed free, will bring to its readers the latest developments in India, as well as events and happenings relating to India and the Indian community in the UAE. A PDF version is available on the website for a wider reach and readers can choose to receive an online or print version.