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77 Independence Day & Onam Celebration - 12 August 2023
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On the occasion of the 77th career. He spoke about being resilient was His Excellency Shri K Kalimuthu
Independence Day, the Managing during adversity which teaches from the Consul Economic, commerce
committee of ICAI Dubai Chapter leadership lessons from the battlefield. & trade, Consulate General Of India,
organized an event on 12th August His life has been inspirational just Dubai. Shri Kalimuthu shared his views
23 at Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo like many other fighters who have on the new India and its fast growing
City, Dubai, to honor the bravery and sacrificed now only themselves but pace along with world leaders. He
sacrifices of our freedom fighters. their families for this respected nation. said that India came a long way in
The event was intended to celebrate progress due to the untiring delibration
the unity and to highlight the progress Another motivational speaker for and efforts of past freedom fightes
and aspirations of the nation as a the evening was our Guest speaker and thought leaders who laid the
whole. Along with this ocacasion, Ms. Heena Sidhu- Arjuna awardee, foundation for a progressive India. We
the committee decided to celebrate Shooter, Former World No. 1, World also had as our guest of honor, CA. (Dr.)
the festivities of Onam. A celebration record holder and two time Olympian. Anuj Goyal-Central Council Member—
dedicated to King Bahubali depicting Her life’s experience has been highly Chairman of the Research Committee
moral values. The event was graced motivational with many challenges. & Peer Review Board of ICAI. CA Goyal
by some well known personalities. We The key takeaway being that mental congratulated all on the occasion
had with us Chief guest Mr. Abdulla Al strength is what matters in the most of Independence day and Onam
Hashmi- the Chief Operating Officer difficult times. When asked by Ms. celebrations. He also said that ICAI
Parks and Zones at DP World in UAE. Sudha, as part of the panel discussion, Dubai Chapter being the most active
as to how she handles self doubt, Ms. and vibrant chapter of all ICAI Chapters,
To increase the spirit of patriotism Heena said that self-doubt develops the professionals were doing great to
we had with us guest speaker retired when one sets onto themselves a label contribute towards the advancement
Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon – and when the world challenges, self of the Emirates and GCC at large. He
holder of Param Vishist Seva Medel doubt appears in one’s mind. She also also said that Indians have an excellent
Indian Army and Former Director said that it is the path which you need quality of making any country they live
General- Defense Intelligence Agency to aim for and not the goal or end result in, their home and contribute towards
and Deputy chief Defense staff. He had one is trying to achieve. advancement of the place they reside
many inspirational moments to share in. Also our guest of honor was Mr.
with us from his many years of his Our guest of honor for the evening Paras Shahdadpuri-Chairman of Nikai
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