Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Participates in Launch Ceremony of Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation

DUBAI – Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global) and the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) took part in the launch ceremony of the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation (ANCI) held recently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

During the launching ceremony, attended by elite professionals, a number of cooperation agreements were signed between the Network and a number of organizations, entities, universities, community colleges, and institutes from different Arab countries. 

In his video-recorded speech, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, IASCA chairman, welcomed the launch of the Network, affirming its importance in supporting the Arab society and fostering creativity and innovation in the Arab region. He further highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts through partnership initiatives with organizations, institutions, and universities to support innovation initiatives. Additionally, he announced a new project to establish a special entity to be named the ‘Arab International Society for Innovation’.

For his part, Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, ANCI chairman, has stated that the Network’s vision is to serve as a safe incubator for Arab creativity and innovation, emphasizing its role in providing solutions for ambitious projects and delivering comprehensive support to ensure their success.

The ceremony featured the launch of several initiatives and projects that serve the journey of Arab creativity and innovation, such as the launch of the "Kashaf" platform, which is dedicated to discovering Arab innovators and creators. In the meantime, several Emirati innovators were honored for their contributions to the field of creativity and innovation.

The International Arab Society for Certified Accountants (IASCA)

The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) was established on January 12, 1984, as a non-profit professional accounting association in London, UK. It was formally registered in Amman on February 24, 1994, under the name “The Arab Society of Certified Accountants”. It aims at advancing the professions of accounting, auditing, and other related disciplines in the countries of the Arab League, along with maintaining the professional independence and protection of Arab accountants, as well as the application of professional supervisory measures as a way to elevate the professions of accounting and auditing. It also aims to develop and facilitate the continuous spread and exchange of professional and technical information among accountants through conferences, meetings, seminars, training courses, and academic gatherings.

The Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation (ANCI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established by a group of notable Arab personalities interested in the Arab creative landscape, and supporting youth innovations and initiatives in various fields.