The Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced its newly elected Executive Committee for the year, with Rishi Chawla assuming charge as Chairman of the Chapter.
He will be supported by Amit Khaitan as Vice Chairman, along with Aashna Mulgaonkar as Secretary and Sanjay Gagarani as Treasurer.
Increase in memberships signals strong investor confidence
2,709 new member companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in March 2026
H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah:
“Dubai’s economic model rests on a strong foundation that combines resilience, proactive planning, effective public-private collaboration, and deep ties with global markets.”
“The growing number of companies joining the chamber during March is a clear signal that Dubai’s investment momentum remains strong and that the emirate continues to inspire confidence among the global business community.”
Opening Its Full Infrastructure to Homegrown GCC BrandsDubai-born brand introduces acceleration program that opens its retail stores, 50,000-customer database, warehouse, AI tools, office space, partner network, influencer relationships, distribution, and developer and marketing teams to homegrown brands across the GCC – using AI to match every brand with exactly what they need.
April, Dubai, UAE – The world is going through difficult times. Across the GCC, homegrown brands with genuine potential are struggling – not because their products aren’t good enough, but because they don’t have the platform to prove it.
• Engaged 738,785 students across national and international platforms • Diverted 1,744,328 kg of waste from landfills • Mitigated 6006.77 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide • Saved 11,215 cubic metres of landfill space • Planted 14,301 native and Mangrove trees in 2025
Dubai, UAE – 26 March 2026: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its 29th Annual Corporate Gala Dinner, a distinguished evening dedicated to recognising sustainability leadership, strengthening partnerships and reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to environmental progress. Held under the gracious patronage of His Highness Engr. Sheikh Salim Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation and Member of the Executive Council of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, the event convened high-level dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, corporate executives, policymakers and sustainability advocates from across the region.
IEC Telecom Wins CSR Initiative of the Year at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026
Recognised for advancing corporate social responsibility through a scalable connectivity framework that enhances crew welfare and working conditions offshore
Supporting 5,000+ crew members offshore with structured and transparent access to communication
Delivering measurable impact: up to 50% faster troubleshooting, 85% fewer complaints, and 39% cost optimisation through intelligent traffic routing
Dubai, UAE, 01 April 2026:IEC Telecom UAE has been named winner in the CSR Initiative of the Year category at The Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, for its commitment to improving working conditions in the offshore energy sector through advanced connectivity solutions. The recognition has been awarded for IEC Telecom’s Welfare System, a purpose-built solution supporting crew wellbeing through reliable, structured, and accessible communication at sea, while enabling operators to manage connectivity in a sustainable and controlled manner.