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Michael Bloch leaves McKinsey to launch non-profit consultancy

Bloch has now taken the step to team up with Benji Levy to co-launch Israel Impact Partners.

Alizz Islamic Bank appoints new Sharia Supervisory Board

The appointment of the new Sharia Supervisory Board is in line with the vision of the Bank’s Board of Directors to conduct a comprehensive review of the business model of Alizz Islamic Bank to improve the banking services provided to the bank’

Deutsche Bank appoints Thamer Saleh Alsedais as general manager of its Saudi Arabia branch

As General Manager of Deutsche Bank's branch in the Kingdom, Alsedais will have oversight of the bank's business activities regulated by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)

Axis Communications appoints new Regional Director for Middle East and Africa region

Ettiene now heads Axis operations in the MEA sales region

Ziglu Names Daniel Sale as Marketing Director

He spent twenty-two months in the leadership role at the Dubai-based payment gateway start-up.

Matthew Lewis leads Russell Reynolds Associates in Dubai

Leading the offices for the past six years was Stephan Schönwälder, a former McKinsey & Company partner who joined Russell Reynolds Associates following a five year spell at rival Spencer Stuart in Dubai.

State Street Strengthens Asset Owner Business with Senior Appointments

The senior appointments are the latest in a series of strategic moves and enhancements State Street has made in the past year to strengthen its talent, enhance its technology and deepen relationship with its asset owner clients.

Consultancy strengthens Mideast team with new partner

He holds an MBA from HEC Paris and a master’s degree in computer engineering

Cyril Gourp appointed partner at Bain & Company Middle East

He has over fifteen years of experience in consulting

Arabtec Hires Global Advisors for Sale of Dubai Engineering Subsidiary

Target specialises in oil and gas projects and marine work with operations in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, its website says.

Dentons strengthens Middle East Employment practice with hires of Shiraz Sethi and Ali Al Assaad

With more than 10 years of expertise in the Middle East, Shiraz is known for his contentious and non-contentious employment experience and advises multinationals and local companies on all aspects of UAE labour law and DIFC employment law issues

Russell Reynolds Associates names Head Of Dubai Office

Matthew Lewis has joined the firm as a consultant and country manager for the firm's Dubai office

Strategy& adds Diana Dib and Jad El Mir to Middle East partnership

Jad El Mir joined Strategy& straight from graduation, growing the ranks and working from the firm’s offices in Beirut and Dubai.

Clyde & Co launches new regulatory & investigations consultancy with key senior hire in Dubai

Neal has more than 35 years of investigative experience with over 16 years working in law enforcement

Ooredoo appoints new Director of Operations and Maintenance

Saleh Al Manhi as Director of Operations and Maintenance

Roland Berger bolsters Energy practice with three experts

Their skillsets and long experience in the regional energy sector will allow us to continue serving our clients in the Middle East with their major transformations expected in the coming years.

We’ve bolstered our Sustainable Finance team in Hong Kong

The expansion of the team follows the release of its Impact Report,

Ex-Barclays Private Banking Heavyweight Resurfaces

Haider is a 20-year private banking veteran and was previously the Southeast Asia head of private wealth with J.P. Morgan.

Bank Nizwa CEO joins international experts and industry leaders at the virtual 15th (AAOIFI) - Islamic Development Bank Conference

Mr. Khalid Al Kayed Shares insights on the future of Islamic finance in a post COVID-19 world, as part of the speaker panel

Hogan Lovells welcomes the New Year and 25 new partner and 60 new counsel promotions

The promotions reflect the breadth and depth of our diverse practices around the world

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