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QFC appoints new Director of Human Capital

He is also recognised for leveraging advanced HR technologies to drive operational efficiency and impact.

Egypt’s Contact Financial names John Saad CEO, Said Zater becomes vice-chairperson

The leadership transition comes as the non-banking financial services provider reported that its total financing portfolio surpassed 21 billion Egyptian pounds for the 2024 financial year.

Deutsche Bank appoints Majed Julfar as Head of Corporate Coverage Middle East & Africa and Chief Country Officer for the UAE

Based in Dubai, Julfar will lead Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank client Coverage strategy across the region

The DFSA appoints Juma Thani Alhameli as new Chief Operating Officer

Juma holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Khalifa University, Sharjah, UAE

Dhruva hires new partner in Saudi market: Manish Bansal

Appointed as an Associate Partner, Manish Bansal will collaborate with the firm’s Middle East leadership team to expand its presence in the Saudi market.

Akin Grows Investment Management Practice in Abu Dhabi with Addition of Skye Smith

Smith will begin in the Dallas office and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the coming months.

Claritev appoints Mohamed Ramzy as SVP and General Manager, International to lead geographic expansion

Signs with Halian to support regional operations

Oliver Wyman names Abdulelah AlBarrak as Head of its Riyadh office

This requires out-of-the-box thinking and keen problem-solving, which is incredibly exciting.

Ajman Bank appoints head of Fintech & AI underscoring commitment to digital innovation

Announced the appointment of Tahir Turksoy as the Head of Fintech & AI within the Consumer Banking Division

StanChart Expands UAE Private Banking Frontline

He has over 25 years of experience across corporate and private banking, including the last 20 years in private wealth management at Julius Baer and ABN AMRO.

Paytm Appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for Middle East Business

With two decades of fintech and banking leadership, Kumar will lead Paytm’s expansion in the UAE and broader Middle East

Abu Dhabi Chamber appoints new leaders to strengthen ‘Family Business Council’

This strategic step reflects the Chamber’s vision to strengthen the foundations of family businesses

Agricultural Bank of Egypt forms new board for three-year term

The board also includes six newly appointed non-executive members

Mastercard strengthens its local leadership team in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant

Saud has over 17 years of experience working in the financial services industry.

PIF appoints Saad Alkroud as head of Local Real Estate Investment division and Maram Al Johani as Acting Chief of Staff

New appointments follow Eng. Aiman AlMudaifer’s transition to Managing Director and CEO of NEOM

Kearney appoints Darren Perrin as partner in Abu Dhabi office

Darren Perrin brings over 25 years of experience in sustainability and public sector

Fortress sets up Abu Dhabi office, appoints regional head in push for Gulf growth

Fortress is eyeing Saudi Arabia as a key growth market

DHF Capital appoints Iran Erzando as new financial controller

Seasoned CPA to Strengthen Financial Oversight and Operational Efficiency

SICO appoints Ayman Gad-Allah as Head of Investment Banking

Ayman brings over 18 years of experience in the investment banking industry across the MENA and GCC regions

Rothschild & Co adds new Client Adviser to its Wealth Management team in Dubai

Rami Saad joins the local Dubai-based team with immediate effect to meet growing client demand across the region.

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