In a thought-provoking event hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Abu Dhabi Chapter, three distinguished leaders—Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Siddharth Balachandran, and Shankar Sharma—shared their insights on leadership, peace, and prosperity in a rapidly changing world. The event, titled ‘Building Resilient Leaders in a Changing World,’ drew attendees from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, fostering a dialogue on empathy, vision, and global perspective. Krishnan, chairman of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, opened the session by welcoming the speakers and audience, setting the tone for an evening of inspiration and reflection. Dr. Khorakiwala, founder of the ‘I Am a Peacekeeper Movement’ and executive director of Wockhardt Healthcare, highlighted the transformative power of peacekeeping and empathy. He introduced the seven pillars of peace—truth, gratitude, forgiveness, love, humility, giving, and patience—stressing that peace begins within individuals and radiates outward. Siddharth Balachandran, CEO of Buimerc Corporation Ltd, discussed the intersection of leadership and societal impact, praising the visionary approaches of the UAE and India. He underscored the importance of combining wealth generation with sustainability and philanthropy. Shankar Sharma, founder of First Global GQuant Investec, captivated the audience with his insights on global investing, emphasizing the role of calculated risk-taking in unlocking opportunities. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by CA Rohit Dayma, vice chairman of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, who expressed gratitude to the speakers and attendees for their participation.
