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HSBC Qatar appoints new Head of Wealth Management

He joins the Qatar business after 5 years with the HSBC Group working in a range of fast-growing economies, including roles in Turkey and India.

Manazel Real Estate appoints new CEO

Manazel Real Estate is the first private shareholding company in the Emirates which accumulates its capital through initial offering, in accordance to Shariah law.

Canada's biggest bank plans Dubai hiring spree ‎

"We currently have 15 people in our Dubai office and will expect to double that in the next two to three years," Barend Janssens, head of the bank's wealth management in emerging markets told reporters in Dubai.

Gulf Finance House appoints acting CEO

He will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance of the bank, setting the bank's strategic direction, management of the bank's assets and liabilities, and managing communications with shareholders.

Gulf Finance House appoints Bahraini banker as acting CEO

In his new position, Mr. Alrayes will be responsible for overlooking the overall performance of the bank, setting the bank's strategic direction, management of the bank's assets and liabilities, and managing the communications with shareholders.

Manazel Real Estate appointed its new Chief Executive Officer

This appointment is in line with Manazel's dedication to hiring the most qualified employees within its organization, in accordance to its vision of progress and growth.

EFG-Hermes Co-Head of Asset Management Karim Nehma Leaves

Kashif Siddiqui is now the sole head of the asset management division, according to EFG-Hermes’ website, which removed an earlier reference to Nehma.

bfinance adds to Munich team in hiring spree

The consulting firm says the appointments reflect increasing demand for manager selection advice globally.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair named chairman of DIFC Authority

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair has been appointed as the chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, according to a statement from the business park.

UDC appoints Omar Alfardan as managing director

Alfardan is the president of the Alfardan Group, which has interests in automotive, hospitality and retail business in Qatar and is one of the country’s most recognised companies.

EAB Appoints New MD for Corporate and Institutional Banking

He joins the Bank from BNP Paribas

UBS hires JP Morgan veteran for its global family office

His role is a new one for the firm and is designed to make sure billionaires get better access to corporate finance transactions including initial public offerings.

Shuaa appoints former ABN Amro exec as CEO ‎

He left the Dutch lender in 2010 and has been working as an independent financial advisor since then.

Deutsche Bank: MENA chairman Azzam steps down

Azzam was named non-executive chairman of the bank in 2010. Prior to that he was chief executive of the bank's Middle East business.

Former Union Bancaire Privee Execs to lead Jefferies new Dubai office

He joins the firm from Union Bancaire Privee, where he spent 11 years and was CEO of the Qatar office and Managing Director of Dubai.

Al Salam Bank's Board Elects HH Shaikha Hessa as Chairperson

An active member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikha Hessa gained her Bachelor's degree in Management (1998), and her Masters degree in Social Policy and Planning (2002) both from the London School of Economics and Political Scienc

JP Morgan appoints MENA corporate banking head

UBS Said to Hire Mimaroglu From Credit Suisse for Turkey

Mimaroglu, 37, has left Credit Suisse and will join UBS in Istanbul on May 1, the person said, declining to be identified because the hiring hasn’t been publicly disclosed. Dominique Gerster, a spokesman for UBS in Zurich, declined to comment.

HSBC to retain most staff following Lloyds' takeover

Acquisition of lender's UAE operations subject to regulatory approval

New appointments at QIB

Prior to joining QIB he held various senior roles at Al Rajhi Bank for about eight years.

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