Mumbai, February 15 (Petra) – Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on Saturday, where she met with prominent Indian women leaders in business, entrepreneurship, social work, media and the arts.

According to a royal court statement, the Queen was received at the NMACC by Isha Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Retail, before joining the remainder of the women for a roundtable discussion, titled "Celebration of Women Leadership in India." The conversation centered on their experiences and insights in their various areas of work and their perspectives on creating positive impact within their fields.

The NMACC is named for its founder, Nita Mukesh Ambani, who is the Founder and Chairperson of the philanthropic Reliance Foundation.

Established in 2023, the multi-disciplinary performing arts and cultural complex promotes Indian arts and culture and hosts a range of productions, exhibitions and performances, showcasing talent from India and around the world.

While at the center, Queen Rania, joined by Isha Ambani, stopped by Swadesh, a Reliance Foundation retail initiative celebrating Indian cultural identity through handcrafted textiles, home decor and lifestyle pieces.

At Swadesh, the Queen observed women engaged in hand embroidery, weaving and hand-knotted carpet making.

The initiative, whose name translates to "of the homeland," aims to support artisan livelihoods and position Indian craftsmanship within a global context.

Earlier on Saturday, the Queen was hosted by Mukesh Ambani, Chair of Reliance Industries Limited and Nita Mukesh Ambani, at the Ambani residence.

//Petra// AK