On behalf of the Management Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), UAE Chapter, I congratulate the Editor and management of CPI for this brilliant initiative. The accounting fraternity in the UAE is growing fast and I’m positive that this magazine will provide a platform for the views of professional accountants not just in the country, but also beyond the borders. I am confident that the publication will be useful to the members of ICAP and to associates of other professional groups. I wish the Accountant Middle East all the success. – Khalid Mehmood, President – ICAP UAE Chapter
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The magazine couldn’t come at a better time. Your type of publication is very much needed in the industry, particularly here in the Middle East as accountants and auditors are keen for realistic examples of success stories. They desire some confidence and assurance that the world still has faith in them and the profession, especially post-global financial crisis. Congratulations and you have all our support.” – Dr Abdulkarim Alzarouni Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer, National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD)
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It is my great pleasure to extend greetings to the readers of the first issue of the Accountant Middle East magazine. One of the epithets applied by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is “Partners in nation building” and this publication is an excellent characterisation of the contribution of accounting profession to the nations of the GCC. – James Mathew, Chairman, Dubai Chapter of ICAI
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I want to congratulate CPI on the launch of this new magazine and wish you the best of luck with the new venture. Accountancy, by definition, is a tool for decision-making. The Accountant Middle East magazine is the decision enabler for leaders in government, business, and the profession. Keep up the good work. – Dr Talal Abu Ghazaleh, Chairman, Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA)
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It’s great to have a magazine focusing on the local updates and news in relation to our profession. I believe it will be of a great interest to every accounting and financial professional. Best wishes. – Karim Abd-Elhay, President, Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA), UAE Chapter
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Congratulations on your new magazine the Accountant Middle East. We are pleased that you have chosen one of the most dynamic and developing areas in the region for your publication and we wish you the best of luck and success. Over several decades, KPMG in the UAE has had the opportunity to work with leading industry players in the region and has played a pivotal role in a number of success stories. At various stages of their growth, clients have looked to KPMG for timely and independent advice to help in critical decision making. Hence it is in keeping in line with these high standards that we look forward to working with you in the future. – Omar Khan, Manager Markets, KPMG Lower Gulf
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Finally a magazine for accountants in the UAE is a possibility! I hope it covers the myriad laws and regulations which sometimes remain a mystery as their issuance is not announced and these cannot be easily accessed. If it becomes a quality journal on the lines of similar publications in the UK and the USA, it should prove very useful. – Salim Rajkotwala – Salim Rajkotwala Chartered Accountants
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Congratulations on launching a new magazine for accountants. I am sure it will be a big success. I look forward to working with you and your team to ensure mutual successes in this venture. – Reggie Fernandes, Director – Gulf Operations, Sage Software Middle East FZ-LLC
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We thank you for informing us about the launch of the Accountant Middle East magazine. We are excited about this initiative and would like to contribute our ideas and opinions through this magazine. We look forward to the pleasure of your association with us. – A.R. Ramachandran, Managing Partner – Ethics Plus Public Accountants
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Congratulations on the launch and we hope to enhance our relationship with Accountant Middle East magazine. – Rajiv Saxena – Managing Partner, UHY Saxena Chartered Accountants
