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First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints new group CEO, approves dividends

The group's net profit for the year 2019 stood at $3.40bln

Clarus Capital enters new markets with new consultants

Christian Schroeter recently successfully built client books in Switzerland, Turkey and Israel.

Arif Shaikh to retire as Group Chief Risk Officer after two decades with FAB and FGB

Mr. Shaikh joined FGB in January 2001 as the GCRO to steer and define the bank's global risk framework, and went on to a play an integral role in the successful completion of the FAB merger and subsequent integration journey

BisB appoints three new board members

Following NBB's Successful Acquisition of Additional Shares in BisB

OAB appoints new acting head of retail banking division

Rashad Al Shaikh holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Central Florida University, Orlando, USA.

HSBC Hires Ex-Perella Partner Lahham for Senior Mideast Role

He will start working at the bank’s Dubai office in the coming weeks, according to the people.

ila Bank Bahrain appoints Chief Executive Officer

Bank ABC empowers ila Bank with inspiring leadership and a strong team to drive its agenda to transform retail banking experience and spur financial inclusion in MENA.

Swiss private bank announces senior appointments in the Middle East

These appointments reflect the importance of the region

International Media Investments appoints Chief Executive Officer

Nart Bouran as Chief Executive Officer effective March 8, 2020.

Emirates Investment Bank hires ex-Al Rajhi Capital boss as new CEO

Gaurav B Shah brings over 20 years of experience in wealth and asset management and investment banking

Innoveo appoints Head of Sales for EMEA

Henk Hamers, VP, Head of Sales EMEA, is a highly accomplished executive with a track record for developing multi-million-dollar software accounts.

Kamco Invest appoints managing director for markets and investment banking

Abdullah Al Sharekh joins Kamco Invest with extensive and diverse experience in banking and investments having worked for some of the largest international and regional financial institutions

Emirates Investment Bank names Gaurav B. Shah as Chief Executive Officer

Gaurav brings over 20 years of experience in wealth and asset management and investment banking, having worked in top-tier banking and finance institutions across Europe and the Middle East.

Saudi Stock Exchange appoints chairperson for new term

New term extends for three years from 2 Jan,2020

Jones Day appoints Middle East head

Sheila Shadmand takes Middle East helm at cusp of 'remarkable period of social and economic change'

Raft of 2020 hires at EFG Private Bank for NRI push

Three of the four new customer relationship officers join from Standard Chartered

Profile assigns Chief Business Officer for MEA, APAC, UK, Ireland and Americas

The assignment aims at improving the existing momentum the company has with the implementation of its platforms in selective financial organisations in the mentioned regions.

BisB appoints Chief of Human Resources & Administration

Afnan Ahmed Saleh as the Bank’s Chief of Human Resources and Administrative Affairs.

Bahrain FinTech Bay appoints Khalid Dannish as its CEO

Khalid Humaidan, Chairman, BFB and CE, Economic Development Board mentioned, “I would like to thank Khalid Saad for leading Bahrain FinTech Bay since its inception and we wish him all the best in his endeavors.

Goldman Sachs Promotes Skoglund to Head European PE Dealmaking

Skoglund, who was a member of the FSIG team in Europe, joined Goldman Sachs in 1996 as an analyst in the credit department.

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