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IQ-EQ appoints Joe Ives as Commercial Director for UAE

In his new role, Joe will be responsible for driving IQ-EQ’s commercial strategy, growth plans, and go-to-market approach in the UAE

AlixPartners expands Middle East operations with appointment of Stephan Essig

Stephan brings a wealth of experience in restructuring, performance improvement, post-merger integration, foreign direct investment and organizational change with expertise in logistics & transportation, maritime, free zones, wealth funds and ministri

MUFG Plans Hiring Spree in Push to Bank More European Startups

MUFG is leaning into lending as the Bank of Japan raised rates for the second time in 17 years in July

Knight Frank MENA welcomes Petri Mannila as partner and head of Prime Residential, UAE

To drive expansion and market growth in the region

GSB bolsters private team in Dubai with new hire

He has joined as a Senior Partner of GSB Private

Mashreq Egypt appoints Chief Risk Officer

He will also be responsible for leading the development of risk policies, enhancing risk governance frameworks, and maintaining the quality of Mashreq Egypt’s credit portfolio

Saleh Almuqbil joins Saudi team of Argon & Co

Almuqbil most recently worked with Oliver Wyman

Nutanix appoints Chris De Vere as EMEA MSP leader

Chris De Vere recently joins Nutanix from VMware

HSBC names new Head of Global Banking Coverage for the UAE

HSBC appoints Shaikha Al Marri as Head of Global Banking Coverage in the UAE

Alvarez & Marsal Taps Two Barclays Dubai Bankers for Financials M&A

Barclays is among the few lenders in the Middle East with a dedicated FIG offering.

Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund appoints Noha Khalil as acting CEO

Khalil was previously the Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer with the fund

Appointment of new Head of Marketing and Communications at Bank of Sharjah

Amir Al Salous has joined Bank of Sharjah as Head of Marketing & Communications

Tara Makarem and Gabriella Borgovan join leadership team of Roland Berger

Makarem’s work extends to adjacent areas such as business case development, population health management, and aligning care transformation to key enablers, particularly corporatization and accountable care organization development.

Knight Frank names Wesley Thomson Head of ESG for MENA region

The appointment of Wesley is a testament to our commitment to integrating robust ESG practices into our business.

Ajman Bank appoints Hend Al Ali as its new EVP - CHRO to strengthen its Human Capital

Her strong background includes handling startups, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs, making her a perfect fit for the dynamic environment of Ajman Bank

Hoxton CM adds ex-Holborn Assets UK managing director Chris Wicks to UAE team

He has 38 years of experience in financial planning and extensive qualifications in pensions, investments, and protection arrangements

Khalifa Fund announce Mouza Obaid Saif Al Nasri as its Acting CEO

Mrs. Mouza brings extensive experience in developing strategies, fostering initiatives, and enhancing policies that support and empower SMEs.

Emirati AI expert and Chairperson of AI for Good Impact Initiative recognised among global leaders in AI 100 list

Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei was recently appointed as the Chairperson of AI for Good Impact Initiative to Drive Global Impact across all United Nations’ 17 SDGs in Geneva, Switzerland

Emirates NBD bolsters Singapore wealth team

Sameer Deshpande will be responsible for the bank’s wealth management operations in both Singapore and the wider Asia region.

Edmond de Rothschild Middle East CEO exits

Bank has named a new CEO to oversee its Dubai office.

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