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Seven new partners and senior directors for KPMG in KSA

Naif Edrees has been promoted to Partner in the Audit division.

Matt Candy on IBM Consulting's role as digital transformation partner

Core to the platform is a library of role-based IBM Consulting Assistants to support teams in their day-to-day tasks.

Former senior EDR banker joins BOS in Dubai

The senior banker is joining the Singaporean private bank to cover the Middle East and Indian markets.

UAE President issues federal decree appointing Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei as Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat

His Excellency served as the Executive Director of Islamic Affairs at the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments

WTS Dhruva Consultants promotes trio to partner in Middle East

The firm has a proven track record in topics including corporate tax

Ex-Redington research head and Baillie Gifford director join Jennison

Nick Samuels takes on an EMEA-focused position, with the PGIM subsidiary also hiring former fund manager Stephen Corr for a business post.

Dario Locatelli appointed CEO in Allianz Trade GCC

The Italian manager, in this new role, will be based in Dubai and will continue to report to Luca Burrafato, Head of MMEA region

UAE’s GTN names former Saxo Bank exec Damian Bunce as new Middle East CEO

Its new regional CEO brings more than three decades of experience in forex and online securities trading within the brokerage and investment banking sectors.

Strategic Gears promotes three partners to leadership team

It is truly an honor to be entrusted with not only serving more clients but also to help build a stronger organization

Maven Insights strengthens leadership with senior appointments

Operating from offices in Dubai and Riyadh

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

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