ICAI celebrates India’s Republic Day
dubai — “Mahatma Gandhi was a man with a strong character, his thoughts and leadership style can never be passé. Gandhi’s legacy is even more relevant in today’s cultural context,” said Mrs Rajashree Birla, chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, India.
The Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah chapters of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a seminar on “Management Lessons from the Life of Mahatma Gandhi” on January 28, celebrating India’s 68th Republic Day and in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement.
The Arabic version of the biography of Mahatma Gandhi was presented by ICAI UAE to the Guest of Honour, Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director — Hamriya Freezone Authority and Saif Zone Authority, Sharjah.
“The UAE-India relations are at their prime with the recent visit to India by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. This was an apt event to commemorate and pay our respects to Mahatma Gandhi, and propagate his message of non-violence and peace at a time when this is vital for the Middle East,” said ICAI UAE (Dubai) chairman, Pankaj Mundra.
ICAI Abu Dhabi chairman, Rajiv Shah said: “The greatness of this man (Gandhi) was his simplicity. Let’s try and discover the Gandhi in us. If we can simplify our lives, we would be able to achieve much more. This for me is the biggest lesson from the Mahatma’s life. The music by Panditji was soothing and had a calming influence. No wonder he has mesmerised millions over the years with his symphony. It was a privilege meeting and listening to him.”
“ICAI RAK will be seeking more opportunities of collaborating with both ICAI Abu Dhabi and Dubai for future events,” said Manu Mehra, Chairman, ICAI RAK.
A musical concert by Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma enthralled the over 500 members and guests present.