Dear Esteemed Members,

It is with deep gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility that I address you as the Chairperson of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter.

I sincerely thank each one of you for placing your trust in me. Leadership is not a position — it is a responsibility to serve. And I accept this responsibility with humility, commitment, and clarity of purpose.

Theme for the Year: “संयुज्य वर्धामहे” (Sanyujya Vardhāmahe — Together, We Grow)
Growth is not an individual race. It is a collective acceleration.

A Time of Global Uncertainty, A Nation of Resilience

The Middle East has recently witnessed geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. Yet, amid challenges, the UAE stands tall — as a beacon of stability, tolerance, opportunity, and visionary leadership.

The resilience of the UAE economy, its forward-looking reforms, and its commitment to innovation remind us that progress is built not in comfort, but in conviction. As finance and business leaders, we are not mere spectators of change — we are architects of trust, governance, and sustainable growth. Our role becomes even more meaningful in times like these.

Our Collective Strength

With over 1,000 members, our Chapter represents one of the strongest professional financial communities in the region. Within our fraternity are leaders, entrepreneurs, mentors, innovators, job creators, and young aspirants.

The real opportunity lies in connecting this strength.

Our focus for this year revolves around three core pillars:

• Knowledge with Relavance
• Stronger Members Engagement
• Community and Connection

Your agenda will be our agenda. Your empowerment will be our priority.

Beyond Financial Success

We all came to the UAE with dreams — of success, stability, and growth. But true richness includes knowledge, ethics, leadership, and contribution to society. Let us build a Chapter where every member finds opportunity, belonging, and pride.

A Call to Participate

Friends, this year belongs to you.
No committee alone can create transformation. It requires participation. It requires engagement. It requires ownership.
I, along with our Managing Committee, assure you of our 100% commitment. In return, I urge each of you to contribute — through ideas, time, mentorship, sponsorship, or simply active participation.
Together, we can elevate this Chapter to even greater heights.

Gratitude

I would also like to place on record our heartfelt appreciation for CA Krishnan and all the past leaders, whose leadership and dedication have strengthened the foundation on which we now build. We remain grateful for their contribution and guidance.

Moving Forward

In times of uncertainty, professionals must become pillars of stability.
In times of disruption, we must become drivers of opportunity.
In times of doubt, we must become symbols of confidence.
Let us connect, collaborate and grow.

Long Live the UAE Jai Hind

Regards,
CA Rohit Dayma
Chairperson
ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter