The Doha chapter (DC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently hosted the ‘The AI Advantage: A CFOs New Playbook’ event, which was attended by more than 150 attendees, underscoring the growing interest in the intersection of finance and technology.

Chapter secretary Arun Somanath opened the meeting, while chairperson Kamlesh Tibrewal discussed the chapter’s upcoming flagship annual conference ‘Startup Surge: Igniting Innovation, Transforming Future’ to be held on October 17-18.

Keynote speaker Shobha Singh, director Business Development - Strategic Engagements & XOB (ECEMEA) at Oracle, and Lokendra, director Business Development & Strategy at Oracle, delivered a presentation on how CFOs are leveraging AI and innovations to gain a strategic edge. The speakers explored the evolving role of CFOs, highlighting how Generative AI is driving efficiency, optimising decision-making, and unlocking new growth opportunities.

Chapter treasurer Dewaki Nandan congratulated the newly qualified chartered accountants who successfully passed the exams from the Doha Exam Centre with a token of appreciation.

Chapter secretary, Kishore Alex concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all attendees, speakers, and sponsors for their contributions and continuous support towards the event’s success.
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