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RISE appoints Richard Arrowsmith as Sales Director

Arrowsmith joins the practice from Damac Properties, where he led the commercial program for the Trump International Golf asset in Dubai.

Knight Frank appoints Christopher Payne as Chief Economist

Christopher Payne brings around 30 years of expertise in economic analysis, real estate, and financial markets, strengthening Knight Frank’s team that delivers economic insights to clients across the region.

Indosuez bolsters GCC presence with hires and unique asset management services

Two senior hires boost Indosuez WM UAE private banking division, while the DIFC welcomes new External Asset Management services.

Nomura nabs senior BNP banker in Dubai

Jamliee was at the French private bank for five years

Knight Frank MENA strengthens research team with new Chief Economist, Dr Christopher Payne

Payne holds a PhD from The London School of Economics and Political Science

First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints Dr Salim Al-Ali as chairman of internal Shari’ah supervision committee

Dr Al-Ali’s appointment follows a thorough approval process by the UAE Central Bank’s Higher Shariah Authority

Paola Papanicolaou is the new head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Subsidiary Banks division

Intesa Sanpaolo establishes ‘Synergies Acceleration Task Force For The International Subsidiary Banks’

EY appoints Silver jubilee Yasmeen Muhtaseb as new COO

Muhtaseb will oversee EY’s business operations and operationally lead a team of around 9,000 staff in circa 20 countries.

Oliver Williams leads Strategic Communications team of FTI Consulting

The Middle East is clearly an increasingly critical nexus for business.

National Bank of Fujairah announces CEO succession

Vince Cook to step down from CEO position at the end of September

GroupM MENA appoints Pauline Rady as Regional Managing Director and Client Lead

Pauline Rady’s role will accelerate client growth and business excellence across the agencies and group

Allianz Egypt appoints Charles Tawdros as new CEO of the Group

By leveraging the expertise of seasoned Egyptian professionals in the insurance sector, Allianz Egypt aims to reinforce its market position and achieve new growth milestones

Walkers continues to invest in talent with 29 senior legal and professional services promotions

Walkers is unique in its peer group to offer dedicated regulatory lawyers in each of its 10 offices

PwC adds 92 new partners to its offices in the Middle East

The admission of our 92 new partners reflects the company’s commitment to the region.

Oliver Wyman welcomes Cyril Semaan as new partner

He also built a strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian market while working for Google

Prince Alwaleed re-appointed as Chairman of Kingdom Holding

Lama Al-Sulaiman re-elected as Deputy Chairman

AXA IM Alts expands its global presence with the opening of its first office in the Middle East

Located at Abu Dhabi Global Market, the new office enhances AXA IM Alts’ capital raising and client servicing capabilities in the region

Swift appoints Arwa Naccho as managing partner for Dubai

Her management skills, as well as deep knowledge of innovative practices and technologies

Alvarez & Marsal expands digital financial services expertise to the Gulf with two new managing directors

Sara Grinstead and Tristan Brandt join to shape clients’ digital transformation strategies in line with their value-creation goals

UBS strengthens Global Wealth Management’s Middle East team with ten new hires

In order to seamlessly execute on the bank’s strategy and maintain an unwavering focus on clients’ needs

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