04/27/2021
Nick Athanasi returns to FTI to lead MENA Technology division
In addition to his deep experience in regulatory and data-related matters
On the Move
04/26/2021
Johan Made appointed Chief Commercial Officer at IFS
IFS bolsters Executive Leadership Team to continue growth momentum
04/26/2021
Edgar, Dunn & Company promotes MENA leader Jean Sideris
The appointments marks the third promotion for the Belgian national at the international payments consultancy, and the first since he assumed the role of General Manager two years ago.
04/26/2021
Blackstone Hires Israeli Tech Executive Yifat Oron; Announces Opening of New Office in Tel Aviv
Ms. Oron brings more than twenty years of experience as a tech investor and executive in Israel, with leadership roles in venture capital, banking and consulting.
04/22/2021
ADL recruits financial services veteran Pierre Mariani as partner
He has tremendous international experience through management, board positions and consulting activities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and US
04/19/2021
ADGM’s Newly Constituted Authority Will Be Led By Mark Cutis as Its New CEO
Mark Cutis has more than 40 years of financial and investment experience in global banking and investment management.
04/19/2021
Baker Tilly expands Middle East Advisory business
Leveraging his experience and network, Menon has now been tasked with leading Baker Tilly’s Advisory business in the region, as well as East Africa.
04/16/2021
New Chairman of HSBC Bank Middle East
With effect from May 1
04/15/2021
Abu Dhabi based LuLu Financial Holdings appoints former ADGM FSRA CEO to its Board of Directors
Richard Teng, former CEO of Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market, as an Independent Director to its Board
04/15/2021
National Bank of Oman appoints Chief Retail & Digital Banking Officer
Tariq has held a number of leadership roles during his 24 years' experience
04/14/2021
SHUAA announces Senior Executive promotions
He has been promoted to Managing Director, Head of Public and Private Markets with additional responsibility for overseeing SHUAA's technology investments
04/14/2021
Northern Trust Names Head of Institutional Investor Group, EMEA
Appointment Expands Role in Leading Provision of Strategic Asset Servicing Support to Institutional Investors Across Region
04/14/2021
Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban joins Google Cloud as Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa
He will support current and future Google Cloud customers and partners to accelerate their digital transformation and drive the growth of Google Cloud in these areas
04/13/2021
ADGM establishes "ADGM Authority" and appoints Chief Executive Officer
This newly constituted Authority will be led by Mr. Mark Nicholas Cutis as its Chief Executive Officer, who will assume his position on June 1st, 2021
04/13/2021
Saudi female elected first president of Digital Cooperation Organization
The DCO aims to strengthen collaboration among member nations as they adapt to a global economy increasingly defined by technological innovation.
04/12/2021
Deutsche Bank bolsters European Spac expertise ahead of expected boom
The bank has been hiring for junior and mid-ranking talent to support Michele Cohen, its head of special purpose acquisition company origination in Emea
04/12/2021
Sheikh Mansour to head UAE Central Bank board of directors
Khalid Muhammad Balama Al Tameemi was named last week as governor of the Gulf state’s central bank. — Staff Report
04/12/2021
UAE Names Jassem Al Zaabi as Central Bank Vice Chairman
Board reorganization follows Al Tameemi as central bank chief
04/12/2021
Emaar chief, Mohamed Alabbar, to chair new UAE digital bank
Zand aims to make banking quicker and simpler, via its digital offerings
04/08/2021
Deloitte partner Muzammil Ebrahim joins Middle East team
In the role, he led engagements at clients in the government and private sector, worked across Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.