UAE Embassy and ORF Sign MOU for Research Partnership on Regional Security, Sustainability

The Embassy of the UAE has formalised a research partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 12-month collaboration focussing on fostering bilateral cooperation and influential dialogues, particularly at the Raisina Dialogue.

The strategic alliance encompasses four thematic pillars – UAE and India Defence Industrial Cooperation, Advancing Cooperation under the I2U2 Framework in Space and Technology, UAE-India and the BRICS+ and, COP28 and Global Climate Narratives.

This partnership aims to address critical global challenges and contribute substantively to discussions on defence, technology, climate, and global security, read the release.

The collaboration is positioned to set a new paradigm in international cooperation, emphasising the importance of research outcomes and impactful policy initiatives, said the statement.

“This research-driven collaboration underscores our shared commitment to conducting in-depth analysis and confronting global challenges through robust dialogue, innovation, and strategic cooperation. Leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to drive positive change and contribute meaningfully to crucial discussions on defence, technology, climate, and global security,” said H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE Ambassador to India.

Dr. Samir Saran, President of ORF, said “The research partnership between the UAE Embassy and ORF signifies a crucial step towards addressing the complex challenges of our times through diligent research. Through this collaboration, we aim to harness our combined strengths to conduct extensive research, providing innovative solutions and policy frameworks that will shape a sustainable and secure future.”

The MoU represents a pivotal step towards mutual growth and development, rooted in the four thematic pillars meticulously designed to tackle imperative global challenges, release said.

The collaborative research efforts between the UAE Embassy and ORF are poised to redefine international cooperation paradigms and generate impactful policy outcomes, read the joint statement.