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.