02/02/2012
Global law firm continues expansion in Dubai with latest hire
Mr. Keighran has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate and large scale projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, acting for a variety of government related entities, developers, contractors and investors.
02/02/2012
Plahe's addition follows Chézard Ameer who joined the firm's Dubai office as a corporate partner from Ashurst in October 2010 to head the Gibson Dunn's international funds practice.
02/02/2012
UBS Said to Appoint Mahmoud Abdulhadi as CEO in Saudi Arabia
A spokesman for the bank confirmed the appointment
02/01/2012
He will be reporting to the head of MENA equities Wafic Nsouli
01/30/2012
RBS Appoints Head of Hybrid Capital in London
The Hybrid Capital team is responsible for structuring, originating and executing hybrid capital products for financial institutions (banks and insurance companies), as well as for corporate and public sector issuers. Davidson joins the Financial Institut
01/29/2012
The chief executive of Dubai lender Emirates NBD's investment banking division is leaving the bank, three sources familiar with the matter said.
01/26/2012
Duval, joined Russell in 1994 to set up its office in Paris, replaces Len Brennan who rejoined the firm as global president and CEO in July.
01/26/2012
Appointments underscore bank's commitment to strengthen itsmerchant banking business and promote greatercapital flows between the Middle East and Asia
01/25/2012
Harvey has been based in the Middle East since 2005 and formerly served as Head of Project Finance for the region at Norton Rose.
01/25/2012
He will succeed – and report to – global president and chief executive Len Brennan in the role.
01/24/2012
Michael Aissaoui joins NBAD from Société Générale in Paris where he served as head of M&A for the Mena region, a statement from the bank said.
01/24/2012
The number of new managing directors fell from 232 last year and 212 the previous year.
01/22/2012
Simmons' Abu Dhabi office currently has 11 lawyers, including four partners, while the Dubai base has 18 lawyers, of which five are partners
01/20/2012
He will be responsible for building the Trade and Working Capital Product and Sales organisation in the region aimed at growing Barclays market share in these businesses.
01/19/2012
Vora, who has worked at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority since March 2009, will manage 35 billion rupees ($686 million) in offshore equities for the Indian asset manager, the official said declining to be identified before a public announcement.
01/19/2012
He replaces Mubashar Khokhar, the previous CEO, who has resigned from his position with the bank citing personal reasons as the motivation for his departure.
01/18/2012
Mr. Al Falasi holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Most recently he held the position of SVP - Head of Direct Sales and Alternative Channels at one of the region's largest banks.
01/18/2012
Dr. Al-Binali's experience includes founding and overseeing regional financial services companies.
01/18/2012
A number of additional appointments and transfers reflect the firm's focus on addressing client needs in growth sectors in the region, including Energy, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Technology, Hospitality and Financial Services.
01/18/2012
The bank’s Islamic banking operations will be segregated from its conventional counterpart in all aspects. Furthermore, in line with CBO requirements, the bank will also have four-member Shari’ah board to ensure the operations are in complianc