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Standard Chartered makes key UAE hire as it targets Islamic banking growth

Ali Allawala is appointed head of Islamic banking as global bank prioritises UAE market

Knight Frank launches retail property consultancy team in Saudi

Leading the charge in Saudi Arabia is Pedro Ribeiro, who brings over 25 years of experience working in retail, real estate and asset management across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa to the firm.

Mubadala Capital-backed REEF appoints Ramez Shehadi to lead its international growth

Shehadi was previously Managing Director for Middle East and North Africa at Meta

BNP Paribas appoints CEO of BNP Paribas, United Arab Emirates

François will also take on the responsibility for multi-national coverage in the region

Credit Suisse Names Asia Veteran as Head of Wealth Management Unit

The new appointments are in line with the Group’s new strategy and organizational structure

Kuwait's KIPCO names new group CEO as vice chairman retires

Appointment effective 1st January 2022

Rami Falah appointed General Manager of BNP Paribas Bahrain Branch

Rami will also continue as Head of Islamic Banking, for BNP Paribas Middle East & Africa. He reports to Amine Bel Hadj Soulami, CEO, BNP Paribas Middle East & Africa, based out of the regional Headquarters in Bahrain

Standard Chartered appoints UAE Head of Islamic Banking

Ali Allawala as Head of Islamic Banking (Saadiq) for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Michele Carriero joins Ankura’s Data & Technology practice

Ankura has strengthened its Data & Technology wing in the Middle East with Michele Carriero.

Malachy McAllister appointed as Chief Executive Officer of AfrAsia Bank

A seasoned banker with a track record of strategic leadership spanning multiple continents, Malachy has led critical businesses at HSBC in China, Malaysia and France before taking up the role of CEO of HSBC Russia in 2015.

Oliver Wyman announces partner promotions for the Middle East

As part of the global promotion scheme

LGT Poaches Middle East Expert From Amundi

Prior to his appointment El Burji worked at Amundi Asset Management, where he dealt with institutional investors and led the third-party distribution business in the Middle East.

Global hires drive change at Mashreq Bank

Ahmed Abdelaal is the first non-Ghurair family member to lead Mashreq Bank.

Turkey names new finance minister as lira slides

The country's currency has lost more than 44 per cent of its value against the US dollar this year

Jad Haddad, Mustafa Domanic and Syed Jafri partner at Oliver Wyman

With offices in 60 cities across 25+ countries, Oliver Wyman is one of the globe’s largest strategy and management consulting firms.

SEDCO appoints new CEO

Rayyan Mohammed Nagadi as its new Chief Executive Officer

LGT Poaches Middle East Expert From Amundi

El Burji's hire «is a confirmation of our commitment to the region and to the partnerships we have built with our clients there,» managing partner Pius Fritschi said in the statement.

Bahrain Development Bank appoints CEO

Prior to joining BDB, Mrs. Al Qais was the Chief Retail Banking officer at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and held various leading roles at Standard Chartered Bank and United Bank, with a strong background in retail banking, and a well-rounded portfolio of t

Qatari group Masraf Al Rayan gets new chairman

The key announcement comes following Masraf Al Rayan's recent $50 billion merger with Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) which has turned it into the second largest Islamic banking entity in Qatar.

Diversity on Board announces fellowship for Arab & North African future board leaders

The fellowship, powered by HSBC, is curated with a heavy emphasis on environmental, social, and governance factors

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