Dear Members of the ICAI Oman Chapter,
I begin this message with heartfelt gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. The trust you've placed in me-and in our new Managing Committee-inspires us to dream boldly and serve sincerely. For the past 17 years, the Chapter has grown in size and various activities including making a distinct mark in the financial and professional community of the Sultanate of Oman.
To be entrusted with this role is an honor in itself, but to receive the Chairman's badge from none other than the President of ICAI, CA Charanjot Singh Nanda himself, is a truly pristine and emotional moment for me. I sincerely thank our immediate past Chairperson CA Gaurav Kapoor for this recognition which I will cherish for the rest of my life.
"सफ़र तन्हा था, मगर मंज़िल के हमसफ़र मिले,
हर मोड़ पे राह दिखाने वाले सर आप जैसे गुरु मिले।
यह नाज़ है के आज ज़िम्मेदारी का पट्टा मिला,
और साथ ही साथ इतना प्यार और विश्वास भी मिला।"
A New Era in the Chapter Begins
This year, we are anchored in a timeless Sanskrit truth:
ज्ञानं परमं बलम्
Knowledge is Supreme Strength
In today's digital era, knowledge is not just power-it's protection, progression, and purpose.
A couplet for our theme:
"हथियार नहीं, अब ज्ञान हमारी ढाल है,
हर बदलाव में बस समझदारी की मिसाल है।
‘ज्ञानं परमं बलम्’ का है ये सिद्ध मंत्र,
इसी शक्ति से सजी आज हमारी चाल है।”
One of the ICAI's 2023 Vision (https://www.icai.org/post/our-vision) emphases on one of the element
"With World Class Competencies"
ICAI will ensure that members have the right skills to serve global markets which are regularly updated and are relevant in the changing economic order. ICAI will provide holistic education, effective practical training and continuous professional development to ensure that the knowledge base of the profession keeps pace with emerging global practices and innovations.
And to contribute our share for this vision of our Alma-mater we are launching the following strategic initiative for the year 2025-26:
"CA-AI: Charting Accountability with Artificial Intelligence"
AI is new talk of the millennium and raises lot of opportunities as well as challenges to professional like chartered accountants. AI may be the new frontier, but our moral compass remains unchanged. We will explore how chartered accountants can embrace AI-not just as users, but as ethical custodians and knowledge leaders. In my humble opinion, AI is just a tool – however wisdom prevails. Following sanskrit subhashitam summarises it aptly:
बुद्धिः शुभा ज्ञानमपि शुभं, को भेदः ज्ञानबुद्धयोः।
विपदां समये प्राप्ते, ज्ञानं तत्रैव तारकम्॥
"Intelligence is good, and so is knowledge - what's the difference between the two?
In times of crisis, it is knowledge alone that becomes the savior."
Let's Co-Create the Knowledge and Support Ecosystem
Suggest-a-Session Policy
"जे जे आपल्यासी ठावे, ते ते इतरांसी सांगावे।
शहाणे करून सोडावे, सकळ जन।"
"Whatever you know, pass it on to others. Enlighten everyone you meet."
This Chapter belongs to every member-from those who've led it in the past to those just joining today. We want to learn from you, grow with you, and celebrate with you. Submit your ideas and suggestion on the following link:
Volunteer-First Drive
न हि केवलं नेतृत्वं, समर्थं भवति विना सहकारैः।
सहयोगिनां सहभागः, साधयति लक्ष्यसिद्धिं यथार्थाम्॥
"Leadership alone cannot succeed without the strength of collaboration.
It is through the active participation of contributors that true goals are achieved."
Your Chapter is nothing without your active support. Please feel free to approach any of the managing committee member in case you want to contribute to any of the initiates of the Chapter. You may also submit your expression of interest on the following link:
Member-Led Financial Support Connect
"भावना से भवन नहीं बनते!"
Support from various stakeholders are the lifeline (or MoneyLine) that power our events, elevate our outreach, and help us dream bigger as a Chapter. But connections don't happen in isolation—they grow through you and with you, our vibrant member network. If you can introduce or connect us to a potential sponsor, you're not just supporting an event… you're fueling our common goal.
"सितारे तोड़ कर लाने की हिम्मत है जिनमें,
वो आसमान की हदों में नहीं रहते।"
"Those who dare to reach for the stars never stay confined by the sky."
A heartfelt thank you to the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS)-our sponsors for the continued support . Your steadfast support from 2008 strengthens our foundation and fuels our aspirations. I also bow down to all the past Chairpersons of the ICAI Oman Chapter - thank you for being our guiding stars. Your vision, dedication, and trailblazing efforts continue to illuminate our path forward. We walk today on the foundation you so firmly built.
All said and done - all of this cannot be achieved without our star pillars and I'm privileged to be backed by such a stellar Managing Committee-a vibrant mix of wisdom and innovation and continuous source of energy. This is truly a dream team, and I look forward to a remarkable year ahead.
But no symphony is complete without its orchestra. That's you, dear members of ICAI Oman Chapter.
"जहाँ तक रास्ता दिखता है, वहाँ तक चलिए,
आगे का रास्ता वहीं से दिखेगा…"
"Walk as far as the road is visible-the next turn reveals itself on the way."
Let this gratitude and commitment resonate deeply with the spirit of our profession and be heard loud and clear across the GCC:
"East or West - Indian Chartered Accountants are the Best!"
With warm regards, your "Seva-Pramukh" - Head Servant,
