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Usman Ahmed, Group CEO of NBB, appointed to SICO’s Board of Directors

Mr. Usman Ahmed is the Group CEO of the National Bank of Bahrain with over 30 years of international banking experience across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions

IFFCO appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as executive chairman to lead next phase of growth

A pivotal appointment that reinforces IFFCO’s long-term commitment to governance excellence, operational discipline, and sustainable growth

Doha Bank expands wealth management capabilities with senior hire

The bank is expanding its investment product suite and boosting its wealth platform to cater to the needs of its growing client base.

Abu Dhabi's IHC names leaders for investment platform 2PointZero Group

2PointZero Group was created last month through the merger of the IHC's portfolio companies 2PointZero, Multiply Group and Ghitha Holding

A Rothschild director in London took a promotion at HSBC in the Middle East

HSBC recently lost a few senior bankers in its Saudi.

Deutsche Bank strengthens investment banking team with new DCM director

Deutsche Bank, which caters to its clients in CEEMEA from Dubai and London, is actively expanding its Investment Banking division

Reed Smith strengthens corporate practice with new partner addition in the Middle East

New hire follows the firm’s recent opening in Riyadh

J.P. Morgan Private Bank names Selim Elgen as Managing Director and Market Head for the United Arab Emirates

Elgen is a seasoned industry professional, joining J.P. Morgan with over 31 years of experience in the banking sector.

Wael Khoury named Doha Ambassador of human capital ecosystem Transform

Headquartered in the US and operating globally, Transform is an ecosystem that connects leaders, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors that are active in the domains of human capital, human resources, and the future of work.

KKR expands ME wealth push with new senior hire in Dubai

The firm is building a diversified regional team spanning investment, capital raising and client coverage.

Grant Thornton adds three members to partner team in Saudi Arabia

Over the years, Al Ali has led several high-ranked roles

Invest Bank appoints Ali Sajwani as Chief Human Capital Officer

He joins Invest Bank at a defining moment, as the institution continues its journey to become more agile, future-fit, and talent-driven

NBB appoints new group Chief Operating Officer

Mustafa brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector

Regis Burger appointed CEO of Julius Baer Middle East

Burger will also continue in his current role as Head of Middle East and Africa

Joubert to head up soft services at Farnek

In her new role, Joubert will oversee the delivery and performance of Farnek’s soft services division

Invest Bank appoints Ali Sajwani as Chief Human Capital Officer

With over 16 years at Citi and prior leadership at ADCB, he brings extensive experience in strategic HR and people-centric growth initiatives.

B2PRIME welcomes Emanuel Georgouras as Chief Revenue Officer

To drive institutional growth and revenue strategy

Praxis expands its UAE team with two strategic appointments

Their appointments support Praxis’ continued growth in the region, where demand for high-quality, on-the-ground fiduciary support continues to rise.

Tabreed appoints Arqaam Securities as liquidity provider

New mandate will improve trading liquidity, boost investor confidence and benefit company shareholders

FTI Consulting strengthens strategic communications capabilities in the Middle East with appointment of Tim Falconer

Mr. Falconer, who is based in Dubai, brings to the firm more than 25 years of communications and journalism experience

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