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Haroon Ahmed leads Grant Thornton's UAE restructuring practice

Haroon Ahmed brings over 14 years of experience to the accounting and consulting firm, and joins from Kroll, where he was an Associate Managing Director in its Dubai office.

Digital bank Zand announces board of directors

Zand’s backers include Franklin Templeton, Aditya Birla Group, Al Hail Holding, Global Development Group and Yusuff Ali of Lulu Group

Baker McKenzie welcomes new partners including in MENA

In the MENA region, the Firm boasts of over 30 partners with the appointments of Dispute Resolution partners Amir Alkhaja (UAE) and Sally Kotb (UAE)

SABB appoints Yasser Al-Barrak as Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer

Yasser Al-Barrak was appointed to lead Corporate and Institutional banking at SABB, owing to his expertise and practical experience in the banking industry in the Kingdom spanning more than 18 years

FAB hires Adams and Alotaibi to Securities Services

"The appointment of Matt and Nasser further strengthens FAB’s ability to support our local and international client base."

HSBC appoints Regional Head of Wealth and Personal Banking for Emea

He will remain based in the UAE and lead the next phase of growth for HSBC’s WPB franchises in MENAT and Europe, putting a clear focus on driving high value customer acquisition and digital transformation.

PwC Middle East announce its newly elected Middle East Board Chairman

He is the PwC Saudi Arabia Country Senior Partner and Middle East Transformation Management Leader

Mastercard promotes J.K. Khalil (ex-Booz) to regional general manager

Khalil brings over 17 years of experience in payments, banking, consulting and technology to the role

Dentons expands Middle East Banking and Finance practice with hire of Saudi-focussed partner

She will be based in Dentons' Dubai and Riyadh offices, and have a particular focus on the Saudi Arabia market.

Investcorp appoints Managing Director for Private Wealth for the KSA Market

Investcorp has been one of the most active private equity players in Saudi Arabia

HSBC appoints Head of Wealth and Personal Banking & Group Private Banking in Bahrain

To lead a new phase of growth focused on wealth management

Investcorp appoints MD for Private Wealth in Saudi Arabia

Yasser Bajsair, CEO of Investcorp Saudi, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Mashaal, who brings with him over 20 years of experience in investment banking. His deep knowledge and understanding of Saudi Arabia’s market, which is a key mark

Burgan Bank Appoints Hameed Abul as Chief Consumer Banking Officer

Abul brings more than 28 years of banking experience, throughout which he played prominent leadership roles.

Shuaa appoints new chief executive as Jassim Alseddiqi takes on board position

Mr Alseddiqi, who remains Shuaa's largest shareholder with a 29.9% stake, will now serve as its managing director

Vice chairman of Shuaa Capital resigns from board

Ahmed bin Braik resigned from the board of directors, effective Friday, June 10

Edelman hires senior sustainability expert

Eleanor O’Keeffe joins Edelman EMEA from her role at COP26

Aramco’s former executive appointed as first female on Saudi Central Bank’s board

According to London based economist Mohamed Ramady, Al-Rowaily's appointment to the SAMA Board should not come as a surprise to all those who knew and worked with her.

CEO of DeVere-owned advice firm steps down

The process of recruiting a top calibre chief executive are underway to lead and grow Prosperity. In the interim, DeVere’s board of directors are at the helm.”

Dinesh Khator joins tax specialist WTS Dhruva Consultants

“I am glad to join WTS Dhruva Consultants, which provides cutting edge tax advisory services,” said Khator.

Tareq Haddad Joins ADSS as Compliance Director

He previously worked for Emirates NBD as the Associate Vice President. The executive also was employed by the Arab Bank.

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