by admin | May 25, 2021 | Business Summit, Events, Muslim World
Mumbai : With India and the UAE forging strategic ties across a spectrum of shared interests, this is an opportune time for key stakeholders from both nations to engage in strategic discussions and catalyze economic growth. It is in this context that The Economic Times India UAE Strategic Conclave is being held in Dubai on 27th and 28th September under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, UAE, seeks to give a further fillip to India-UAE bilateral relations.
Trade and commerce forms the backbone of historically strong bilateral relations, with India being UAE’s top foreign trade partner. In 2015-16, India exported goods worth $30 billion to the UAE with heavy machinery, petroleum products, and food and dairy products being the main export commodities. Indian businesses have equally established a strong footprint in the UAE. 4365 Indian commercial companies are registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy, as of end-2016 and over 2.8 million Indians reside in the UAE.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark trip to the United Arab Emirates in August 2015 and the recent return visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, served to further fortify bilateral ties between India and UAE, leading to a long-term and stable strategic partnership.
Commenting on the significance of the Conclave, Deepak Lamba, President, Times Strategic Solutions, said, “At The Economic Times, we have closely evaluated the full spectrum of relationships between India and UAE and we strongly feel that this association will act as a significant contributor to the economic progress of the region. Hence, we have designed this conclave to discuss the potential areas of investment, collaborations and ways to further improve the business environment.”
Through continuous engagement from Ministries, Government Departments and industry veterans like H.E. Navdeep Suri, Honorable Indian Ambassador to UAE; H.E. Suhail Mahmoud Al Ansari, Executive Director, Mubadala Healthcare; H.E. Capt. Mohamed Al Shamisi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports; Dr. Tayeb Kamali,Chairman, Emirates Driving Company and Former Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE; Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico; Gautam Singhania, MD, Raymond; and Rana Kapoor, Founder & CEO, YES Bank and Chairman, YES Global Institute, in addition to more doyens from diverse spheres. Moreover, the conclave will aim to identify potential areas of investment and collaborations between India-UAE, thus helping to drive landmark projects in the region.
The Conclave will focus on areas that should be tapped for growth. This includes matters of defence, energy, security and maritime trade, among other issues. Another significant pillar of India-UAE ties that will be discussed is the geopolitical and economic impact of strong India-UAE relations on the Asian region. Given the current state of flux in West Asia, both countries can be critical drivers to maintain peace and stability in the region. The Conclave will also announce the launch of the second edition of the Economic Times Best Asian Healthcare Brands coffee table book in India. During the event, the leading healthcare brands from Asia, across various segments will be felicitated and featured in the coffee table book.
List of speakers:
- Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico
- Gautam Singhania, MD, Raymond
- CP Gurnani, MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra
- K Ramchand, Group CEO, IL&FS
- Ravi Khanna, CEO, Aditya Birla Solar
- Rajiv Agarwal, MD & CEO, Essar Ports
- Jayant Mhaiskar, Vice Chairman & MD, MEP Infrastructure
- Rana Kapoor, Founder & CEO, YES Bank and Chairman, YES Global Institute
by admin | May 25, 2021 | B-School, News, Web Exclusive
Clarification of Zafar Sareshwala, the Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Open Urdu University on The Economic Times report
Special Correspondent Maeeshat.in
Mumbai ( Maeeshat News): Zafar Sareshwala’s support for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi always keep him alive on the headlines of newspapers. Recently The Economic Times report through the news agency PTI has revealed that he got the chancellorship superseding six names which include the film star Amitabh Bachchan, renowned industrialist Azim Premji, famous poet Gulzar, former Chief Justice M.A. Ahmadi and ex-Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah and others.
It should be noted that news agency PTI accessed information under R.T.I that the tenure of chancellorship of Dr. Syeda Hamid, Planning Commission member, was due to expire on 10 July 2014, as a result the list of these names was sent to the Ministry of Human Resource Development on 1 December 2014 itself. The ministry preferred to the name of Zafar Sareshwala, a Gujarat based businessman out of these names.
Reacting to the said report Zafar Sareshwala says to the Maeeshat “Certainly, I am not an expert on Education but I have ideas on education that’s why I have been able to impart a distinct identity to Maulana Azad National Open Urdu University in just eight months which my predecessors failed to do. Questioning the former chancellor Dr. Syeda Hamid, Zafar Sareshwala asks, “No doubt Dr. Syeda Hamid is a well educated and renowned scholar but you say what step she had taken for the development of University? It is tragic that she failed to get released allocated fund for the University from Central Government despite being very close to Sonia Gandhi. Also, I succeeded in getting a sanction of Rs. 70 crores out of Rs. 105 crores due under Eleventh Five Year Plans, at the same time I succeeded in securing the release of Rs. 205 crores for the University under current Twelfth Five Year Plans.” Mr. Sareshwala while talking on the education, educational environment and educational system of the University says, “ My first act as chancellor of the University was to establish a placement cell there, it is interesting to note that there was no placement cell in such a big university as a result students were suffering from the inferiority complex. No company used to contact the MBA or Commerce students. But I arranged for agreement between the University and the six reputed companies of the country so that our students too can serve proudly in these companies. It is noteworthy that we are going to organize one-day workshop of MBA and Commerce students with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) and SEBI and these are going to be hosted by these above mentioned institutions themselves.
Referring to various state governments, Zafar Sareshwala says, “When I launched the ‘power of education’ programme, state governments of Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Telengana allotted sites so as to enable us to open new campuses. Similarly, I also wish to get built hostels for students. Telengana government has promised to provide one floor of Haj house in the Hyderabad city. I am going to start virtual classes through satellites in Nizamabad city”.
Describing the internal environment of University Zafar Sareshwala says, “Before me, students didn’t know their chancellor whereas I am now always available to them. Students and teachers can meet me without any hesitation. It is important to note that before me, no one saw chancellor performing his Friday prayers whereas I, not only perform my Friday prayers in the campus but I also deliver Friday sermons”.
With regard to various development projects, Mr. Sareshwala says, “I am coming up with the developmental plan of Rs. 300 crores worth to start world class schools and for this purpose we will tie-up with Islamic Development Bank (Jeddah)”. Explaining his various tours Mr. Sareshwala says, “I don’t spend a single penny of University’s funds on my tours because my father advised me in my childhood to seek from Almighty Allah the acceptance and not the ability, I wish may Allah accept whatever I am doing, the point is not how much capable I am, but the point is whatever I am doing for the community is accepted and appreciated, otherwise as far as capability is concerned it lies with Satan too.
