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Oman's Bank Sohar says CEO has resigned

Bank Dhofar has also changed CEO during the time that a merger has been considered

Five banks rumoured to be hiring in the Middle East now

Morgan Stanley has shaken up its senior management with the appointment of Patrick Delivanis as head of investment banking

Northern Trust Announces Leadership Changes to Global Family Office Group

She will manage the client service teams in both London and Guernsey and will also support business development across the region. She will report to Daniel Lindley, managing director of GFO for EMEA.

JPMorgan Hires Deutsche Bank’s Bagriacik as Turkey Head

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the biggest U.S. bank, hired Mustafa Bagriacik from Deutsche Bank AG to head its business in Turkey and Azerbaijan.

UAE-based financial institution names new chief for Bahrain

'I am excited to join an organisation, known for its successful track record in the region and look forward to working with the various teams and regulators, contributing to the ambitions of the bank in Bahrain,' Mr Uberoi said.

UAE appoints Mubarak al-Mansouri as new c.bank governor

Replaces Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi after 23 years

Standard Chartered Bahrain appoints chief financial officer

A member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant UK, Ms Tareef, joined Standard Chartered Bahrain in January last year as senior manager of finance risk and control.

UAE Central Bank Hits Refresh with New Governor

The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a Federal Decree restructuring the board of directors of the Central Bank of the UAE.

Leading Swiss private banking group appoints Middle East CEO

thorough understanding of our client's needs, he will further strengthen the Group'spresencein the region.

New secretary general named by AAOIFI

He said he was grateful for the trust that had been placed on him through his appointment

Euler Hermes appoints GCC CEO

He began his career at Euler Hermes in 2001 as a credit underwriter in Germany

NBAD Appoints CEO for Asia

Ms. Yuen is a highly experienced and proficient banker with nearly 30 years' experience in multiple areas of banking.

Bank of America to move frontier markets research head to Dubai

The U.S. lender joins other international finance firms in strengthening their presence in the Gulf, drawn by surging stock markets, index upgrades and, most notably, the opening up of Saudi Arabia's $530 billion bourse to foreign investors in 2015.

Ibdar Bank appoints new CEO

He will play a leading role in driving business performance and strategic initiatives, supporting and advising the Board

HSBC's Saudi Arabia investment banking CEO Khoury leaves bank

The bank, which owns 40 percent of Riyadh-based Saudi British Bank, is prioritizing Saudi Arabia as one of five key markets in the Middle East and North Africa

Eversheds makes significant Middle East hire for consulting business

I am excited about the potential for growth in the Consulting business across the Middle East

Friends Provident International strengthens Middle East and Africa sales team

FPI is one of only a handful of international life companies to hold a full federal UAE Insurance Licence, and this year celebrates 10 years of delivering a compelling proposition in the Middle East, backed by technical expertise.

Ipsos KSA appoints new MD

Ipsos MENA has hired Hagop Harmandarian to be its new managing director of Ipsos KSA.

James Green Heads Up Devere Group Financial Advice in Qatar

James Green has plans to build the Qatar office

Barclays Hires Fares as Co-Head of EMEA Equities Sales

Barclays Plc, Britain’s second-largest lender by assets, hired Makram Fares as co-head of European equities distribution.

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