2025 Industry Insights: What’s Ahead for Dubai & Abu Dhabi?
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Dubai & Abu Dhabi are buzzing with opportunities, and we’re bringing the action to you so you can join from anywhere.🌍
📍 Where? ONLINE
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Dr. (CA) Sahitya K. Chaturvedi
Secretary General, Indian Business & Professional Council
Topic: Unpacking Opportunities Through CEPA
· How is the UAE’s business landscape evolving?
· Which markets are showing the most promise?
· What does the CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) mean beyond the headlines?
· How are different industries benefiting from CEPA?
Jarna Gaglaani, Director of Finance at BitOasis
Topic: Building a Finance Career in Startups & UAE’s Crypto Revolution
(Ex-CFO at Udrive | CFO at JYSK | Regional Financial Analyst at Coca-Cola)
· How has the regulatory landscape in the UAE and MENA region evolved for cryptocurrency?
· Can the UAE truly become a global crypto hub?
· What are the challenges and rewards of a finance career in startups?
Devika Raveendran, CEO & Founder, DR Partners
Topic: The Rise of Family Offices & Ultra-HNWIs in UAE
· What policy shifts have made the UAE even more attractive for Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and Family Offices?
· How do Family Offices choose their advisors in this competitive space?
· What’s driving the rapid rise of Family Offices in the UAE?
· Which industries are thriving due to the influx of HNWIs?
Youssef Salem, CFO at ADNOC Drilling – Youngest CFO of a Listed Company
(Former Investment Banker | Ex-CFO at AIQ – Abu Dhabi AI leader for the energy sector)
· What are some fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into the oil & gas industry?
· How do you handle high-stakes financing deals like ADNOC’s $1B expansion?
· AI role in energy sector
· What does it take to be a young CFO in a competitive market?
· What’s the one piece of hard advice for aspiring finance leaders in the region?
Bhavesh Raichura, Finance Director, The Total Office
Topic: What is it like working in a Promoter-Led Business?
· Why did you decide on being a part of a promoter-led organization? How did you vet your options and opportunities?
· What do promoters expect from Finance Director / CFO?
· Having worked in a promoter-led company with a strong family influence, what’s been the most rewarding but also challenging
· What major shifts do you anticipate in the UAE/Middle East market in the next 5 years?
· How has your industry evolved over the last 8 years?
· Is Dubai’s regulatory framework keeping up with rapid growth?
Amit Mehta, Partner - Tax, UHY James
Topic: Mastering Tax & Transfer Pricing in the UAE
· How should businesses approach transfer pricing policies?
· What’s the key economic driver shaping the UAE today?
· What advice would you give to professionals looking to establish a tax consulting business in the UAE?
Aditya Bhatt, Ex-CFO at Splash (Landmark Group) – Quit senior CFO role to move to Dubai
CFO at Udaan.com, Director Sales Finance at P&G
· Why the move from India to UAE?
· How is the UAE retail ecosystem
· Why return to India and opportunities you see?
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