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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

RICS appoints regional chair

Niazi, who leads HKA’s Construction Claims and Expert (CCE) practice across Europe, Middle East and Africa

Development Bank appoints new CEO

Announces the appointment of Hussein bin Ali Al Lawati as its new CEO

AHR Group strengthens UAE Wealth Management team with two key appointments

Daniel Trindade and Liam Smith join AHR Group as Private Wealth Directors

Roland Berger welcomes new partners and principal

The arrival of Gang Ji and Slava Chak (partners) and Dorival Bettencourt (principal) strengthens Roland Berger’s expertise across key sectors such as real estate, urban development, energy, and localization.

Ex-Aon Bermuda executive to lead new M&A practice at Gallagher

Prior to taking a career break in 2023, Bermudian Wynne served at Aon Bermuda for four years, where she held the position of vice president.

Mashreq announces appointment of Alsalt Mohammed Al Kharusi as Country Head of Oman

Al Kharusi will be responsible for leading Mashreq Bank’s strategy and operations in Oman

Nedbank Private Wealth boosts Middle East presence

The South African private bank relocated two private bankers to join the growing team in Dubai.

Ex-HSBC global tech head resurfaces in Abu Dhabi

The former Singapore-based chief information officer worked in various roles across private banking and wealth management at HSBC and Credit Suisse.

Union Insurance Appoints Ramez Abou Zaid as Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned Insurance Professional with over three decades of experience

MUFG appoints Wael Al Sharif as Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking for Middle East and North Africa

Elyas Al Gaseer appointed Vice Chair of Global Corporate and Investment Banking for Middle East and North Africa

Gulf Air Group Holding announces key appointments to Gulf Air’s senior executive management team

A graduate of the University of Liverpool, Mrs. Hanadi holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration

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