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Aafaq Islamic Finance appoints Hisham Hammoud as CEO

Hisham Hammoud is considered one of the pioneers in the banking and financial sectors, with more than 25 years of experience in the fields of banking and Islamic banking

Clifford Chance elects Jack Hardman to the firm's partnership further strengthening its M&A, Tech and Regulatory practices in the Middle East

Clifford Chance has one of the largest M&A teams in the Middle East, led by nine M&A partners in our Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh offices, in addition to two M&A partners of our affiliated firm in Saudi Arabia, AS&H Law Firm.

Credit Suisse Group announces changes to its Executive Board

The appointments are subject to final regulatory approval.

Dentons recruits Co-Clients and Markets Partner

The Clients and Markets Partner role was newly created in 2021 to drive Paul Jarvis's client-centric vision.

SICO appoints new Chief Risk Officer and Head of Middle Office

Both of these titles are newly created positions in SICO’s management team aimed at expanding and enhancing both functions within the Bank

Value Partners appoints Managing Director, EMEA Business

Mr. TOWNSEND has extensive experience in the investment management and financial industry.

Edmond De Rothschild increases its presence in the middle east

Recruiting well-known professionals is part of the group’s development strategy, which aims to significantly grow its presence and client base in the MEA region.

Azimut expands in Middle East after record global profits

Masini brings to Azimut more than 22 years' experience across the Middle East and Turkey.

Christie’s announces new management team for Christie’s Middle East

Dr. Ridha Moumni New Deputy Chairman Christie’s Middle East & North Africa, Meagan Kelly Horsman New Managing Director Christie’s Middle East, Led by Anthea Peers Ne w President Christie’s Europe, Middle East & Africa

Mubadala names new CEO for Abu Dhabi Investment Council

Al Suwaidi retires after 40 years of service to Abu Dhabi’s major financial institutions.

IFC appoints new Director for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

Khawaja Aftab Ahmed will lead IFC's efforts to increase private sector participation in the economy to create jobs

Rania Tadros joins Stephenson Harwood as new Dubai office managing partner

Tadros will join the firm from Ince, where she was the Dubai office managing partner for more than seven years.

EFG Hermes appoints Saud Altassan as CEO

“I am proud and delighted to be joining one of the most reputable financial services institutions in the region,”

KPMG appoints Head of Tax, Saudi Arabia, Levant

Tareq, a Partner with the firm since 2015, is recognized for his drive, ambition, business acumen and relentless pursuit of growth, which have been at the core of his earlier role as Head of Domestic Tax

Partners in Performance hires consulting veteran

Prinsloo worked four years at strategic consultancy Bain & Company in Russia, having previously spent eight years with Monitor Group

Wale Ayeni, head of VC investments for IFC in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia, is leaving the firm

Then last November, Ayeni became head of venture capital investments across Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, a post he held until his exit this month.

Rainer Kasch appointed head of Saudi Arabia securities services by FAB Capital

“Rainer’s depth of experience in securities services will be a great addition to our Saudi team and help further our goal of being the custodian of choice for MENA”.

GFH appoints Ghazi Al Hajeri as Chairman

He has served on the Board of GFH since 2017 and as Vice Chairman since July 2021

Credit Suisse Hires From UBS For Wealthy Israelis

Both will report to Andreea Grob, who is the market area head Israel.

Mashreq Bank names new group technology head

Raiff has over 30 years of experience; noteworthy of which is his role as Chief Information Officer in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

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