07/17/2020
UAE president orders reshuffle of central bank board of directors - state news agency
The reshuffle follows the appointment of Abdulhamid Saeed as governor in April.
On the Move
07/16/2020
Transguard Group Further Solidifies its Position in the Finance, Banking and Government Sectors
He has vast experience in Global Asset Management and distribution for global market products across the GCC, MENA, Asia and global financial institutions
07/16/2020
Bank ABC appoints new Group Chief Credit and Risk Officer
Sedjwick Joseph will be joining the Group's headquarters in Bahrain
07/16/2020
BankDhofar's CEO Abdul Hakeem Al Ojaili Is the new Chairman of OBA
The announcement came following an online meeting held by Oman Banks Association's Board of Directors on June 29th, 2020
07/15/2020
Pinsent Masons appoints new leader for Banking and Finance practice in Middle East
Matthew Escritt appointed as banking and finance partner
07/15/2020
Jupiter expands Middle East team after Merian acquisition
He has been appointed Head of Middle East & Africa
07/15/2020
Transguard Group further solidifies its position in finance, banking sectors with key appointment
He has vast experience in Global Asset Management and distribution for global market products across the GCC, MENA, Asia and global financial institutions.
07/14/2020
QFB appoints new Acting CEO
The Board of Directors welcomed the appointment
07/14/2020
Sheikh Khalid Al Khalili to lead Al Ahlia Insurance Co. SAOG as the new Chairman
Al Ahlia continues to leverage the power of its established contactless digital platforms to serve customers by empowering them to adhere to social distancing norms laid out by the Supreme Committee dealing with COVID19.
07/13/2020
Maktoum bin Mohammed issues Decision appointing DFSA Board
The emirate’s diversified economy, flexible financial policies, openness to global markets and ability to meet the requirements of major financial institutions have been key drivers of Dubai’s growth as a global financial centre, he added.
07/13/2020
Mashreq appoints Aimee Peters as group head of marketing and corporate communications.
Aimee will oversee brand and marketing activities across the Group focusing on all markets where Mashreq has its presence.
07/12/2020
HSBC Bahrain names Christopher Russell as new CEO
Russell joins HSBC Bahrain from HSBC New Zealand where he has been CEO since January 2016
07/10/2020
Bain & Company announces new partner promotions
45 individuals from 27 offices named to partnership in first half of 2020
07/09/2020
Lockton Insurance Brokers UAE announces new appointments as it grows its UAE retail operation
Khatib brings deep rooted experience of the region to the role, from first working for Deloitte ME in its consultancy division and subsequently joining Lockton MENA in 2012 engaging on key partnerships relating to strategic expansion projects
07/08/2020
Voya Investment Management Hires Tom Frost as Head of EMEA Insurance and Pension Solutions
Tom’s addition expands on this success – providing our clients with a proven partner with a demonstrated track record of innovation, client focus and a solutions mind set.
07/08/2020
ODDO BHF AM appoints new Head of Sales
Reza Yazdi as Head of Sales Middle East
07/08/2020
New board of directors appointed to run Lebanon’s ‘corrupt’ state power company
Prime Minister Hassan Diab promised the Lebanese people on Tuesday that they would see the results of government efforts to resolve the country’s financial chaos “in the coming weeks.”
07/08/2020
EY appoints Ahmed Al-Esry as MENA Tax Leader
A strong tax function has become critical to the success of businesses today, especially with new laws and regulations being applied in the MENA region on a national, regional, and global level
07/08/2020
APCO worldwide MENA creative practice takes full flight with appointment of Mohammad Kamal as new lead
Multi award-winning creative powerhouse Mohammad Kamal joins APCO Worldwide to head-up the MENA region's Creative Practice from Dubai
07/08/2020
QFC appoints Abdulla Al Hajri as Chief Administrative Officer
With nearly 15 years of experience in project management, Al Hajri previously held different roles in reputable organisations, including the Private Engineering Office, Shell Qatar, Qatar Olympic Committee and many more.