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Gulf Business Machines appoints Bassam Rached as General Manager of Technology

Bassam will helm the strategic planning and implementation of technology initiatives aimed at catalyzing innovation and organizational growth

Provenir name Christopher Brown senior sales exec, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey

This appointment reflects the company's growing success and rising demand for its products and services across the region.

Standard Chartered picks new investment banking heads for Pakistan, other regions

Official says the appointments are intended to allow the bank to serve more clients as well as promote internal talent

HSBC Kuwait appoints new Head of Human Resources

Bedour Al Dhamkhi has been appointed Head of Human Resources for HSBC in Kuwait

Fawzi Dajani appointed as Chairman of the Arab Bankers Association – London

To serve as the new Chairman of the Association, succeeding Abdulaziz Al-Khereiji

Akef El Maghraby appointed as Suez Canal Bank’s new CEO and managing director

El Maghraby’s move is part of a wider shuffle that could see several other state-owned banks shake up their leadership

Norton Rose Fulbright expands Dubai Projects practice with new partner hire

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its Projects practice in Dubai with the appointment of new partner Prakruthi Gowda

ADIB appoints Talha Karim as Group Chief Risk Officer

Mr. Karim will play a pivotal part in further strengthening ADIB’s risk management capabilities

Investcorp appoints Mr. Abbas Rizvi as Chief Financial Officer

This appointment follows Investcorp' s current CFO, Mr. Jan Erik Back’s decision to retire

HSBC Kuwait appoints new Head of Human Resources

Energising for growth is a strategic priority for the bank which means that we aim to attract and retain the best talent to the bank

QFCA designates new board of directors

The newly appointed QFCA Board of Directors, led by Chairman H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, brings together a distinguished group of individuals renowned for their expertise across various sectors.

Partner John Lewis joins Stephenson Harwood to lead General Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration practice in the Middle East

He is regularly instructed on some of the most high-profile disputes within the region.

Filippo Ghizzoni partner in Roland Berger's Sustainability practice

His work has been pivotal in shaping the sustainability offerings, focusing on critical issues

GFH announces the appointment of Zayed R. Alzayani as chairman of Roebuck

Mr. Alzayani brings to Roebuck’s Board nearly four decades of experience spanning senior leadership roles in the public and private sectors

Barwa Group appoints Ahmed Mohamed Al Tayeb as new CEO

Ahmed Al Tayeb held executive positions in several national companies and institutions.

Northern Trust Names Head of International enterprise client solutions

Newly Created Role Streamlines Client Connectivity and Enhances Client Service across Institutional Businesses

IFS appoints Merlin Knott as President of IFS assyst

The appointment signals the company’s commitment to customer success and growth through new routes-to-market

JLL appoints Ahmed Hemmat practice leader in Egypt

Together, we will drive innovation, growth, and success in the region.

Gulf International Bank appoints Yaseen al Lawati as head of Oman branch

Lawati joins GIB with more than 20 years of professional experience, most recently having served as Director of Credit Suisse AG.

Liam Smith and Daniel Trindade join UAE team of AHR Group

We are delighted to welcome Liam and Daniel, they are an excellent fit with our clients because they understand the unique financial challenges faced by those living abroad.

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