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NBK Wealth names head of UAE private banking

The wealth management arm of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group manages $22bn in assets as of the end of 2024.

KAFD DMC appoints Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Alkroud holds extensive leadership experience in real estate investment and development across Saudi Arabia to the role

Kyndryl appoints Nidal Azba as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia

In this newly expanded role, Nidal will oversee Kyndryl’s business in the Kingdom

Bank of Jordan appoints Yosif Saptis as Chief Human Resources Officer

He previously served as Group Chief HR & Shared Services Officer at Capital Bank of Jordan

Klay Group appoints Ahmad Chaudry as the global head of Structured Investments & Derivatives

Underscores Klay’s commitment to expanding its structured solutions platform and strengthening its global advisory capabilities

Senior restructuring expert James Long joins FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring Segment in the Middle East

Mr. Long will support clients across the Middle East, and wider EMEA region

Simon-Kucher appoints new partner Huseyin Binzat to lead consumer practice in the United Arab Emirates

Binzat is a seasoned advisor with over 18 years of experience in strategy consulting and executive leadership

Shuaa Capital appoints new group CEO to accelerate growth plans

Wafik Ben Mansour assumes role of senior advisor to the board

LGT Hires Former Julius Baer Banker in Dubai

In her new role, she will serve as a Senior Banker, advising ultra-high-net-worth clients in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) as well as in Asia.

Former HSBC banker joins Oman Investment Bank as head of DCM, Structured Finance

Sadler joins the bank from HSBC Saudi Arabia

PwC promotes Ahmed Saleh to partner in Capital Projects Services practice

Saleh has also contributed to procurement strategies, local content initiatives, and operating model development.

Tenable names Matthew Brown as Chief Financial Officer

Brown succeeds Steve Vintz, who recently was appointed as a Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company alongside Mark

Zane Hedge joins Kroll as Senior Director in the Expert Services practice

, Zane Hedge specializes in project management, project controls, claims and dispute resolution, as well as strategic and operational advice.

Zeeba Askar appointed new Chief Executive Officer of BAB

Mr. Yasser Alsharifi, Chairman of BAB, extended his congratulations to Mrs. Askar on her new appointment

The Zubair Corporation appoints Fahad Al Bulushi as Group Chief Financial Officer

Bringing over 25 years of experience in Finance, Investment, and Executive Leadership

NBB appoints new head of Prestige Banking

Abdulla brings over two decades of experience in wealth management and private banking

Marex appoints Emea global capital introduction team

He joins from Andromeda Capital Management, where he was a partner in the business development team.

NBF appoints Mohamed Al Ameeri as Chief Human Resources Officer

Strategic leadership appointment reinforces NBF’s commitment to Emiratisation and people-first strategy

Crestview appoints Alexander Wegner as Head of Middle East business

Installed as Head of Middle East, Alexander Wegner has been tasked with growing the firm’s footprint in the region.

Citi appoints Tahany Taher as UAE Treasury and Trade Solutions Head & Corporate, Commercial & Public Sector Sales Head

First Emirati woman to assume the role

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