Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates Rauan Zhumabek held a meeting with Khalifa Mubarak Al Zahiri, Rector of the Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, to discuss strengthening educational and cultural ties between the two countries, DKNews.kz reports.
The talks focused on prospects for academic collaboration, humanitarian initiatives, and the development of bilateral partnerships in higher education.
Discussion of Kazakhstan’s reforms
During the meeting, Zhumabek briefed his counterpart on the political and socio-economic reforms underway in Kazakhstan at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Special attention was given to the upcoming national referendum on the adoption of a new Constitution, which officials described as a key step in the country’s democratic modernization.
According to the ambassador, the referendum aims to:
- ensure broad public participation in major national decisions
- strengthen democratic governance mechanisms
- enhance transparency and openness
- support long-term institutional reforms
He noted that the initiative reflects Kazakhstan’s commitment to inclusive political development.
Focus on education and humanitarian cooperation
The parties also discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in education and the humanities, emphasizing the importance of direct partnerships between universities.
Potential areas of collaboration include:
- joint educational programs
- academic mobility for students and faculty
- joint research projects
- organization of conferences and academic exchanges
Officials stressed that such initiatives could help deepen mutual understanding and strengthen cultural ties between the two nations.
Interest in intercultural dialogue
Al Zahiri expressed strong interest in expanding academic cooperation with Kazakhstan and supported proposals for exchanging delegations and developing joint projects.
He also highlighted the importance of promoting the study of the Arabic language and strengthening intercultural dialogue through educational initiatives.
Experts note that collaboration in the humanities is increasingly seen as an important tool for building long-term international partnerships.
Strengthening long-term ties
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue work on the proposed initiatives and expand cooperation in education and culture.
Analysts say growing academic engagement reflects broader efforts by Kazakhstan and the UAE to deepen people-to-people connections and support long-term bilateral relations.
