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CA Aniket Sunil Talati CA Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal

President, ICAI Vice President, ICAI

Message Message

MESSAGE FROM VICE-PRESIDENT, ICAI

Peter Drucker, the father of business management, famously said, "Innovate or die." India is
Message leading the way in technological transformation at a time when the Fourth Industrial Revolution is
rife. This strategy has used technology as an enabler and stimulated economic growth.
It is heartening to note that the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Furthermore, there has been a lot of focus on worldwide initiatives to implement sustainable
Accountants of India (ICAI) is organizing its 41 Annual Conference themed
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“Confluence: Vision, Sustainability and Innovation” on 9 and 10 December 2023. business practices and reach the SDGs.
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The Chapters abroad are an extended arm and embassy of the Institute and all these
chapters, especially the Dubai Chapter is playing a dynamic role for the members of The profession of chartered accountancy has been implementing cutting-edge procedures and
the ICAI in enhancing their skills and professional knowledge by organizing
Conferences like these on pertinent themes. cultivating a sense of awareness regarding the environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
The Chapter has chosen very apt theme for the conference. While the Institute has implications among its members. The same has played a crucial role in reshaping our vision for
embarked on the journey of 75 years of its inception, this sagacious journey is the future.
undoubtedly a journey of vision and innovation in this ever-evolving changing
dynamics of the world. Further as envisaged, Sustainability is the need of the hour.
In the recent Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP 28), the Indian leadership
is of the viewpoint and is committed to the stand that everyone has the right to ICAI, through its chapters abroad, has been taking several initiatives to upgrade the knowledge
participate, and it is for the global good that everyone’s rights are protected which and skill sets of the members in tune with the changing environment.
is the very essence of Sustainability. Further, it’s a matter of honour for us that ICAI
for its Sustainability initiative has been awarded the ISAR Honours 2023 by the
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development). Amidst these It is heartening to note that the Dubai Chapter of ICAI is organizing the 41 Annual International
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happenings, this Conference provides an apt platform to discuss and ponder upon
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such issues encompassing the transforming India on to the global landscape. Conference 2023 titled “Confluence: Vision. Sustainability. Innovation ’’ from 9 -10 December,
I would like to compliment the entire Managing Committee members of the Dubai 2023 at Dubai. The conference is a congregation of eminent dignitaries from industry,
Chapter in working tirelessly towards the pursuit of upholding the excellence and
integrity of the profession. entrepreneurs and academicians which shall provide a great opportunity to listen to and interact
I am sure the Conference would provide fruitful deliberations for the benefit of the with inspirational personalities. I hope that the conference shall be a knowledge enriching
members and the profession. I assure you of the support from the Institute in all experience for the members.
endeavours of the Chapters to take the profession to newer zeniths.

I am sure that the souvenir being released to commemorate the occasion shall be extremely
useful and informative for the entire fraternity.

(CA. Aniket Talati)
I wish the conference a splendid success.

CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
Vice President, ICAI

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