UAE-India ties to go from strength to strength

DUBAI — Relations between the UAE and India will reach new highs in the coming years, said Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance.

Speaking at the 36th ICAI Dubai Chapter annual conference, he said: “The success of your institute in the UAE reflects the strong relations of friendship and trust that exist between India and the UAE, and demonstrates the high esteem and regard which we hold for each other. Tonight, we declare that the relations between our two countries will continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of both our countries, the region and the world.”

On the theme of the event — ‘Evolution through Innovation’ — Sheikh Nahyan highlighted the need to keep up with rapid changes especially in businesses driven by technology and globalisation, and the need to innovate carefully to provide consistent, reliable and comparable information over time.

“The theme of this conference confirms that you do not fear change, that you are receptive to new ideas, and that you desire to cooperate with others in bettering the human condition. The theme also tells me that you understand the imperative of balancing, and I am glad that maintaining this balance is in such competent hands,” he said.

Highlighting the Year of Zayed, which celebrates the birth and vision of the UAE’s founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, he also spoke about the importance of diversity.

“Sheikh Zayed understood the need to create a country that is safe, where people of different cultures and beliefs can live and work together in harmony. He understood the need to innovate. He valued the contributions of all, regardless of race, creed or colour. The UAE has been doubly blessed with great leaders who saw the value of Sheikh Zayed’s vision and have worked tirelessly to expand on it and improve the welfare of all who live and work in the UAE.”