The ICAI Kuwait Chapter successfully staged its inaugural Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for overseas Chartered Accountants, hosted at Safir Marina Hotel, Kuwait, from 29th to 31st August 2025.
The three-day event began with a warm welcome address by CA Rohit Agarwal, immediately drawing participants into the future of the profession. The gathering was further distinguished by a virtual address from CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, who emphasized AI’s role in reshaping finance and accountancy worldwide.
The event was conceptualized by CA Aditya Dhanuka, Special Invitee to AI in ICAI committee (ICAIKC Immediate Past Chairperson: 2024–25) in coordination with AI in ICAI Committee leads (CA Umesh Sharma, Chairman & CA Dayaniwas Sharma, Vice Chairman & Mr. Vishnu Garg, Secretary).
The program was led by expert faculty—CA Harpreet Singh and CA Amish Thakkar—and graced by CA Umesh Sharma, Chairman of ICAI’s AI Committee, who traveled from India, the workshop welcomed 50+ Chartered Accountants. It marked a milestone—the first overseas AI-focused professional development program for CAs by ICAI.
Day 3 stood out as attendees presented real-life business challenges solved through AI, turning learning into practice, and showing how technology can meet real-world problems head-on.
Participants appreciated the program’s practical relevance, interactive format, and forward-focused substance. It didn’t just build skills—it reinforced the pivotal role that CAs can and will play in driving digital transformation across Kuwait’s corporate landscape.
ICAIKC extends its sincere gratitude to its annual sponsors for their continued encouragement and support of the chapter’s events. The Chapter also expresses its heartfelt thanks to its media partner, The Times Kuwait, for their ongoing coverage in amplifying the reach of ICAIKC’s initiatives.
Through such engaging educational initiatives, ICAIKC continues to strengthen bonds among members, fostering a vibrant and connected professional family in Kuwait. More information on upcoming events is available at icaikw.org and social media handles on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
The ICAI Kuwait Chapter stands among the most vibrant ICAI overseas wings—a knowledge-sharing and networking hub for Chartered Accountants in the region. Through seminars, workshops, and training, it persistently empowers members with cutting-edge professional skills.
