India to set up 1st IIT abroad in UAE as part of latest trade agreement

India to set up 1st IIT abroad in UAE as part of latest trade agreement

• By Staff Writer

India will be setting up an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the United Arab Emirates as a part of its trade agreement that was signed with the latter on Friday. This will be the first time that an IIT will be established abroad. Currently, India has 23 IITs that offer various degrees starting from BTech to doctoral programs.