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IFS appoints Merlin Knott as President of IFS assyst

The appointment signals the company’s commitment to customer success and growth through new routes-to-market

JLL appoints Ahmed Hemmat practice leader in Egypt

Together, we will drive innovation, growth, and success in the region.

Gulf International Bank appoints Yaseen al Lawati as head of Oman branch

Lawati joins GIB with more than 20 years of professional experience, most recently having served as Director of Credit Suisse AG.

Liam Smith and Daniel Trindade join UAE team of AHR Group

We are delighted to welcome Liam and Daniel, they are an excellent fit with our clients because they understand the unique financial challenges faced by those living abroad.

Cavendish Maxwell makes senior promotions in UAE offices

My journey with the company has been incredibly rewarding

New partner bolsters law firm’s banking and finance practice

Al Tamimi & Company, the leading law firm in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Ali El Hawary as a Partner in its Banking and Finance practice

Ogier adds transactional expertise to growing Middle East team

She also provides advice on corporate matters and has in-depth experience with the migration of vehicles into and out of the Cayman Islands, terminations and licensing.

EMEA multi-asset chief exits Neuberger Berman for Mercer role

Asset allocation specialist Niall O’Sullivan returns for a second stint with the international consultancy firm.

Talal Salman joins partner team of Oliver Wyman

He is particularly adept at the establishment of government authorities and guiding clients through complex structural reforms.

AVEVA announces Joanna Mainguy as new sustainability accelerator director

Joanna Mainguy will steer strategies for sustainability innovation across AVEVA’s portfolio and partner ecosystem, furthering ESG targets for 2025 and beyond

KPMG firms up with three senior director appointments

The hiring of Rabi, Mohammed and Mohamad underscores our growth ambitions and emphasizes our strategic priorities.

Savills regional expansion bolstered by key senior hires

These latest appointments of top talent in the industry showcase that we are making rapid progress in our ambitious expansion plans for the UAE and the region

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi elected as Chairman for United Arab Bank

Succeeding HH Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan bin Salem Al Qassimi, who chaired the bank’s Board of Directors for nearly fifty years

Commercial Bank of Dubai elects Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar as chairman of board of directors

AGM also adopted the decision to distribute cash dividends at 50% of net profit

Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi appointed new Chairman of Gulf Bank

Elected unanimously by the Board of Directors

Citi announces Head of Banking and Executive Vice Chair of Citi

He will join Citi’s Executive Management Team and serve on the Board of Citi Foundation

Barclays' Omar Faruqui appointed Director General of the UK Takeover Panel

Mr. Faruqui has over 25 years of experience in investment banking and has advised on numerous acquisitions and disposals

Northern Trust Announces Head of Global Fund Services, EMEA

The appointment is effective April 1, 2024, subject to regulatory approval.

Gulf International Bank announces new senior leadership appointments in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Khaled Abbas appointed as CEO, GIB Saudi Arabia

Publicis Groupe Middle East names Adel Baraja as Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Communications KSA

The role will see Adel leading the Saudi operations for Publicis Communications which has Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi within its framework

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