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British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi appoints BAE Systems senior to lead defence cluster

Appoints Jonathan Bird, BAE Systems’ UAE Country Director, to lead its specialist defence sector cluster

Bank ABC hires European head of treasury and financial markets

The role with Bank ABC will include responsibility for leading and executing international commodity trades and deals, and implementing trading strategy.

Al Tamimi & Company appoints new corporate commercial partner in Egypt

Mergers, acquisitions and projects specialist joins region’s leading corporate commercial practice

Ibai Corera joins Industrials practice of Roland Berger in KSA

Having been based in in Riyadh for the past four years

Amundi appoints Bekhazi to deepen institutional relationships in the Middle East

Michelle Bekhazi CFA hired as Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales

Whampoa Group Names Bahrain Digital Bank Chair

In the role, he will be responsible for guiding the SGB executive leadership team

New CEO for Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée’s Dubai-based subsidiary

Former JP Morgan banker has been appointed following high inflows of UHNWIs, institutional clients and family offices into the region, UBP said

GID Expands Internationally, Appoints Industry Veteran Jamal Saab to Lead Middle East Expansion

“We are excited to have Jamal lead and grow our footprint in the Middle East,” said Greg Bates, GID’s CEO.

Nomura taps Jefferies for new head of flow credit for CEEMEA

Incoming appointment rejoins Nomura following a stint at Jefferies, having most recently served as managing director for EM credit trading.

Saab appoints Heléne Bittmann as its UAE Managing Director

Saab has appointed Heléne Bittmann as Managing Director for Saab in the UAE

HSBC Qatar appoints head of human resources

HSBC Qatar was recognised for its achievements at the Qatar Ministry of Labour’s annual award ceremony for its alignment with the Vision 2030

MENA Fintech Association reignites SHIFT – Payments Working Group

Appoints Akshay Chopra and Imane Adel as Co-Chairs

PineBridge Investments Names Head of Intermediary Distribution, APAC and EMEA

Mr. Kopitsis brings to his new role over 20 years of intermediary experience in both Europe and Asia, a deep network of relationships, and a proven track record.

Fintech Holding 180 Capital appoints Samer Abuzahra to lead its next growth phase

Abuzahra will spearhead 180 Capital's business development, focusing especially on delivering innovative trading and investing solutions

Mashreq hires global trade sales head

He reports to Mashreq’s co-head of global transaction banking, Victor Penna.

UAE announces Cabinet reshuffle, appoints new ministers

Sheikh Mohammad also announced that Sultan Al Neyadi is appointed as the Minister of State for Youth.

Amir issues order reshuffling Qatar cabinet

The Amiri Order is effective starting from the date of issue and is to be published in the official gazette.

Linklaters re-appoints Scott Campbell as Middle East Managing Partner

Scott has over 23 years' experience in the region

Century Financial appoints Ulas Akincilar as Chief Product Officer

Mr. Akincilar brings with him nearly a decade of experience in the global FX and trading technology sector, making him a valuable addition to the senior team at Century Financial

UBS names new leadership team to bolster Gulf dealmaking – report

The Swiss bank also hires Deutsche bank veteran

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