Business leaders and dignitaries underline the role of chartered accountants in strengthening economic cooperation between India and the UAE
The Dubai chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated Chartered Accountants (CA) Day with a gathering that highlighted professional excellence, resilience and the growing strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.
Held under the theme “The Story of Comebacks”, the event brought together senior representatives from both countries, including UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, India’s Ambassador to the UAE Dr Deepak Mittal, and Rajya Sabha MP and chartered accountant Arun Singh. The programme recognised the contribution of Indian finance professionals to the UAE’s economy and the wider business community.
Addressing the gathering, Sheikh Nahayan praised the Indian community’s role in the UAE’s development and described India-UAE relations as one of the world’s strongest bilateral partnerships.
While acknowledging the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession, he stressed that technology could not replace human values such as integrity, judgement and trust
Ambassador Mittal highlighted India’s strong economic performance and the deepening commercial ties between the two countries. He noted that bilateral trade has remained above the US$100 billion mark for two consecutive years, supported by initiatives such as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), expanding digital payment links and closer investment cooperation.
Arun Singh spoke about the determination required to succeed in the chartered accountancy profession and commended the Indian diaspora for its resilience, particularly during recent regional challenges. He also pointed to India’s economic reforms, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and digital payment systems, as measures that have strengthened investor confidence.
The event also featured cultural performances and recognised the achievements of ICAI Dubai members. Established in 1982, the Dubai chapter has grown into ICAI’s largest overseas chapter, representing thousands of chartered accountants working across the UAE and reinforcing the Indian professional community’s contribution to the Gulf region.
