
ICAI Bahrain Chapter Hosts Successful HR Summit 2025
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Bahrain Chapter successfully hosted its HR Summit on June 18, 2025, at the luxurious Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. The event, powered by MCA Gulf - Audit, Tax, Consulting & Corporate Services, attracted over 150 professionals, establishing itself as a premier platform for fostering dialogue, networking, and advancing thought leadership in human capital management.
The summit featured insightful presentations from distinguished speakers, including Ms. Nouf Al Sowaidi, Group Chief HR Officer at Bapco, and Ms. Jamuna Muralidharan, Partner – HR Advisory at MCA Management Consulting. Their thought-provoking perspectives significantly enriched the discussions, providing attendees with valuable takeaways.
ICAI Bahrain Chapter extended its gratitude to its Knowledge Partners, Bahrain Indian Society and iSAW International, for their invaluable support. The success of the summit was also attributed to the enthusiastic engagement and participation of all attendees.
Special thanks were conveyed to the annual sponsors, SSPL Middle East and Cube Innovators Technologies LLC, for their continued partnership. A heartfelt appreciation was also given to MCA Gulf for powering the event and playing a crucial role in its remarkable success.
The HR Summit 2025 underscored a collective commitment to promoting excellence in leadership, talent development, and innovation across the region's human resources landscape.
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