SHARJAH: “Success may not come the way we wanted and when it is wanted. But if we continue with the same zeal and vigour, success will come one day in a way that was much better than we expected,” said Padmasree TN Manoharan, India’s renowned inspirational speaker. 

He was talking on the topic “Unlock your Potential and Shape your Destiny” at the 34th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF. 

Saud Salim Al-Mazrouei, director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), was the guest of the honor at event.

The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI) Dubai chapter organized the event. 

“Therefore failing is not something to be ashamed of and there is no failure which cannot be converted into success. Failure has made people into champions,” added Manoharan.

In his discussion, he said: “Life is like a boxing ring; in boxing you may fall down many times and it could be a killer punch but remember that you are not declared as defeated until you refuse to get up, so get up again and continue to fight and you will win.”

Saud Salim Al-Mazrouei, explained the importance of India from different angles while delivering his guest-of-honor speech.

“India is a huge country with a variety of cultures. We ensure to continuously work on our relations with India and its enterpreneurs,” he noted while sharing his experiences from many Indian societies.

He also said that a majority of investors in SAIF Zone and HFZA are from India.

Padmasree Manoharan, chairman of Canara Bank and ex-president of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI), who won CNN-IBN “Indian of the Year” award in 2009, was one of the main brains behind the restructuring of Satyam Computer Services.