10/12/2013

Ithmaar Announces Key Appointments

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based licensed Islamic retail lender, has announced three key appointments in its management structure.

10/06/2013

iShares expands EMEA sales team

BlackRock's ETFs platform has hired Jessica Eistrand and Deri Bainge to support the regional fixed income sales efforts across Europe.

10/03/2013

Hoveyda to Join UBS in Senior Coverage Role

Amir Hoveyda is joining UBS as Vice Chairman corporate client solutions Europe Middle East Africa in January, reporting to William Vereker, who heads the division for the region.

09/28/2013

Ahmad Meshari appointed as Acting CEO of QFB

The Board of Directors of Qatar First Bank the first independent Shari'ah compliant bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority announced today the appointment of Ahmad Meshari as Acting Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

09/28/2013

Oman's Bank Dhofar CEO resigns amid merger talks

In July, Bank Dhofar said it had approached Bank Sohar with a view to merging the two entities and creating Oman's second-largest bank. The new entity would have total assets worth 4.1 billion rials, according to quarterly financial statements, and a

09/22/2013

StanChart Names Bahrain SME Head

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Kubra Aghayar as the head of Small Medium Enterprises unit in its Bahrain office.