Nepal Professional Accountants Foundation Yantra AI And Innovation hosted its flagship seminar of 2026, “Yantra – AI & Innovation,” on 18 January 2026 in Dubai. Organized by NPAF Management FZC LLC, the UAE-based arm of the foundation, the event brought Nepali accounting and finance professionals from across the UAE to explore AI’s growing impact on the profession.
Yantra AI And Innovation: opening remarks and key speakers
NPAF Yantra AI And Innovation kicked off with a welcome address from CA Santosh Khanal, Chairperson of NPAF. Esteemed guests included Hari Prasad Odari, Consul General of Nepal to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and CA Jai Prakash Agarwal, President of the ICAI (Dubai) Chapter, who emphasized the global relevance of AI and technology in professional services.
Yantra AI And Innovation: notable attendees
NPAF Yantra AI And Innovation saw participation from Manoj Marahatta, founder of the Dubai Nepalese Influential Group (DNIG), and Amulya Khanal, co-founder of DNIG, who contributed to the event’s energy and networking opportunities for attendees.
Yantra AI And Innovation: expert sessions
Yantra AI & Innovation featured a distinguished panel of speakers. CA Mahendra Khiani, Director at KPMG Middle East, presented “AI That Works, AI That Misleads,” offering a balanced view of AI opportunities and risks in professional practice. Padam Sundar Kafle, CEO of vCodes, spoke on “AI and the Future of the Finance Profession: From Compliance to Strategic Leadership,” highlighting how finance roles evolve with technology.
Yantra AI & Innovation: practical insights for UAE business
NPAF Yantra AI & Innovation included CA Sanjay Gagarani, Partner at Premier Brains Global, who discussed the UAE’s business landscape and practical implementation of E-invoicing. The sessions provided actionable guidance on integrating emerging technologies into daily professional tasks and strategic decision-making.
Yantra AI And Innovation: outcomes and impact
The seminar left attendees with a deeper understanding of leveraging AI and related technologies to enhance compliance, efficiency, and strategic leadership in accounting and finance roles. NPAF reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing knowledge sharing, empowering Nepali professionals in the UAE to build a skilled, future-ready workforce.
Gulf Repost highlights the NPAF Yantra AI & Innovation seminar, providing insights into how AI and digital transformation are shaping the Nepali accounting and finance community in the UAE. Stay tuned for more coverage on industry events and tech-driven professional development.
