In a landmark meeting underscoring the growing strength of Indo–UAE socio-developmental cooperation, Mr. Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dubai-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of UIBC-UC, along with Kshitij Korde, Head of Corporate Affairs, UIBC-UC,called on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah. The meeting brought together leadership, vision, and a shared commitment to advancing transformative social initiatives across education and healthcare in the region.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of two key events in Srinagar — the inauguration of the transformed Middle School Block at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Kothibagh, and the launch of UIBC-UC’s research paper, “Bridging Horizons: UAE–India Partnership and the Future of Education-Led Development.” by Hon’ble Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and attended by members of the UIBC-UC delegation, these events collectively highlight the deepening UAE – India partnership in driving sustainable, inclusive development.
Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah commended the DREAM School initiative of the Faizal & Shabana Foundation (FSF), describing it as “No amount of infrastructure development, be it roads, power projects, or commercial complexes, can substitute for quality healthcare and education. These are the true pillars of J&K’s progress and prosperity.”
Mr. Kottikollon, whose Foundation has transformed over 900 schools across India through its acclaimed PRISM framework, expressed gratitude for the Chief Minister’s support and reaffirmed his long-term commitment to J&K’s development. “It was an honour to call on the Hon’ble Chief Minister and seek his guidance on strengthening the Indo–UAE corridor. Education and healthcare are not just priorities but bridges that connect communities and create lasting impact,” he said.
The meeting also explored new avenues of collaboration, including a proposed 40 K-12 school transformation program across J&K and a potential partnership to upgrade existing government healthcare institutions, aligning with the region’s focus on holistic wellness and patient safety. Mr. Kottikollon also invited the Chief Minister to lead a J&K delegation to the UAE to further dialogue on cross-border investment and knowledge exchange, extending a special invitation to visit Tulah Wellness Sanctuary, his integrative wellness venture in Kerala. Together, these initiatives represent a shared vision of fostering human capital, innovation, and sustainable growth through Indo–UAE collaboration.
