On 23-March, 2016 The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval to the Letter of Intent signed on 10.2.2016 between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India and the National Qualifications Authority of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). 
•    The Letter of Intent will strengthen relations between the two countries and pave the way for bilateral cooperation between the two countries on skill development and recognition of qualifications. 
•    The Cabinet has also given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India and the National Qualifications Authority of the U.A.E. for cooperation in skill development and recognition of qualifications. 
•    The MoU will pave the way for bilateral cooperation between the two countries on skill development and recognition of qualifications. 
•    MoU will also facilitate workforce mobility, skill development and placement of youth in overseas jobs in UAE.