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Robo.ai announces core executive appointments, forming a local UAE leadership team at Neurovia AI

Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer

Hisham Farouk named one of MENA’s most influential CEOs of 2026

This recognition reflects Hisham's continued impact on the region's business landscape

MIDBANK appoints Mr. Adel Hashem Gomaa as Deputy CEO for Consumer Banking

Reinforcing the bank’s strategy of attracting distinguished banking leaders to support its ambitious expansion plans and sustainable growth objectives

Global Gate Group strengthens its Wealth Management with the appointment of two Senior UBS executives

This dual appointment accelerates the development of Global Gate Wealth Management as the Group's dedicated private client platform, built to deliver holistic and bespoke financial solutions.

InvestYadnya Appoints Former Kotak Mahindra Bank's DIFC Branch Dubai CEO Amul Sharma to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Growth Strategy

His appointment marks a significant milestone for InvestYadnya as it continues to strengthen its research-led and investor-centric approach in India's evolving wealth management landscape.

Altea Partners Appoints Ahmad AlFarabi as Partner & Chief Growth Officer

The appointment marks the latest step in the build-out of the firm's presence in the Kingdom.

PwC Middle East appoints Faisal Al Sarraj as Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia

Leadership transition reflects PwC Middle East’s continued investment in Saudi Arabia and commitment to developing leadership in the Kingdom

TBH adds Julien Merheb and Michael Redmond to senior team in Middle East

An Associate Director in the Riyadh office, Merheb has in-depth experience in planning, project controls and claims advisory across infrastructure

IBM appoints Tamer El Kholy as General Manager for North East Africa

In his new role, El Kholy will lead IBM's strategy and operations

Hawksford underlines commitment to Middle East growth with Director promotion

Dubai-based Tommaso will take on additional responsibility to spearhead efforts to deliver operational excellence for Hawksford’s global corporate clients

Praxis expands Middle East Corporate & Funds division with appointment of Head of Fund Operations GCC

His appointment forms part of Praxis' continued investment in specialist expertise, capabilities and infrastructure as it expands its corporate and funds offering across the region.

Lighthouse Canton Hires J.P. Morgan’s Michael Darriba as Managing Director in Dubai

At Lighthouse Canton, he will focus on relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutional clients, with an emphasis on debt structuring and equity investment.

Citi appoints Rajeev Garg as new Head of Wealth for the UAE

Garg will lead the strategic advancement and performance of Citi’s Wealth vertical (Citigold, Citigold Private Client and Credit Cards) in the UAE

AFG International appoints Sameer Jain as CEO to lead next phase of transformation and growth

The appointment comes as AFG International continues to execute its long-term transformation strategy following the entry of Al-Futtaim as a strategic shareholder in 2025

Phoenix Group appoints Phillip Ross to lead data center design and development as it scales its global AI infrastructure

Senior infrastructure leader joins Phoenix as it scales its AI and HPC platform across Europe and the GCC, marking the start of a wider team build-out

Maples Group Strengthens Dubai Office with Strategic Hires and Promotions

The office has welcomed four new joiners

Bank of Singapore names new heads for Financial Intermediaries and Dubai

Lim Leong Guan is expected to help accelerate the bank’s UHNW growth push.

Alpha FMC Expands Its MENA Leadership Team with Appointment of Hamdan Khan

Hamdan brings more than 18 years of consulting and industry experience spanning the UK and the GCC.

UAE President appoints new director general for nuclear regulation authority

In an announcement, the government stated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had issued a federal decree for the same.

PwC appoints Haroon Ahmed as partner in Restructuring practice

His track record has seen him bag a number of recognitions, including being named in Global Restructuring Review’s ‘40 Under 40’ list

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