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Zug-Based Asset Manager Expands in the Middle East

QCAM Currency Asset Management AG has announced the appointment of Alan O'Donnell as Senior Advisor Middle East.

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Departs for Qatar

The settlement process will subsequently take place between Qatar and the United States.

FAB Private Banking hires two in Singapore

The Abu Dhabi private bank has expanded its bench of bankers in the city-state.

Joshua Terry reflects on his partner milestone at CSQ and career journey

A fitting moment for ConsultancyME to reflect with Joshua on this milestone and the journey that led him to this achievement.

Standard Chartered names Manus Costello as permanent CFO

StanChart appoints investor relation head as CFO

Oman: Bank Nizwa appoints new CEO to drive next phase of sustainable growth

Having served as Acting CEO during the previous period, Tariq brings over 25 years of extensive banking experience across retail

Standard Chartered appoints Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services Middle East and Africa

Michelle Swanepoel succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will retire at the end of June

Aon strengthens Talent Solutions team with Talal Bohsali and Jad Bou Saab

Aon’s award-winning Talent Solutions practice is led by Paul Zoghbi

Muzinich & Co. appoints Shailaja Krishnamurthy to strengthen Middle East presence

Shailaja will be based in the Firm’s Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) office

Rothschild & Co continues to grow its Wealth Management business in Israel with appointment of Senior Client Adviser

In that role, he managed a portfolio of 200 high-value clients, delivering tailored banking and investment solutions and working closely with compliance teams to develop risk-mitigation frameworks aligned with client needs.

Ogier strengthens funds capability in Dubai by promoting Dominic Athwal to partner

Dominic's promotion reflects his significant contribution to Ogier

Alvarez & Marsal strengthens Middle East Turnaround and Restructuring practice with senior appointment

Neil Hayward joins as Managing Director to lead Turnaround and Restructuring in the Middle East

Citi announces Senior Leadership to boost Global franchise

The appointments reinforce Citi’s strategy to serve clients’ cross border needs through local expertise, global connectivity, and strong risk and controls.

Knight Frank appoints Ahmed Moustafa to lead Project & Development Services across Egypt and Africa

The appointment reflects growing demand for project management and delivery expertise in Egypt and across Africa, particularly across hospitality, mixed-use and workplace developments

Ooredoo Palestine Appoints Dr. Firas Melhem as Chairman of its Board of Directors

He currently serves as the General Director of the Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS), and has previously held the position of Governor of the Palestinian Monetary Authority.

KPMG signals confidence in the region with new partner appointments

Welcoming Mac and Lamyaa as partners is a clear statement of KPMG’s commitment to the region

Madbouly appoints Omar Radwan as EGX Chairman for 1 year

Sadek succeeds Islam Abdel Azim Azzam, who was appointed as Chairman of the EGX in August 2025.

Saudi Arabia Business Tycoon Abudawood to join Merit Incentives Group as a Chairman of the Board

Mr. Abudawood is a distinguished business leader with a career spanning more than three decades across trading, manufacturing, distribution, and international joint ventures

Partners Group announces appointment of Abdullah Alshamlan as Head of Kuwait

The appointment follows the firm’s recent announcement regarding its office opening in Kuwait

Conyers Welcomes Middle East Specialist David Holloway

In addition to his work as legal counsel, David is regularly appointed as an arbitrator and sits on the panels of several leading international arbitral institutions in the Middle East and Asia.

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