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Citi appoints Head of Commercial Banking in EMEA

Most recently, Gatcliffe headed up the Caribbean and Central America cluster for the bank’s newly formed Banking Capital Markets Advisory business

Deutsche Bank hired another whole team of people here

This month it's hired another team of three from Julius Baer in Dubai, with the promise of more very senior JB arrivals to come.

Credit Suisse names Saudi Arabia CEO

Credit Suisse recently acquired a full banking license from the Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority and will seek to play part in a historical upheaval of the economy that the administration hopes can reduce dependence on oil.

Seema Arora appointed Head of Execution Sales for EMEA

Richard Parsons, CEO of Instinet Europe, said: “Seema brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Instinet, with her broad expertise in both market execution and global trading.

Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund appoints new CEO

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company announces appointment of Khalid Al Rumaihi as CEO

Credit Suisse hires Mizuho banker as Saudi Arabia CEO – sources

His appointment at Credit Suisse, where he will start in September

NBB appoints first Bahraini Chief Risk Officer

Continues strengthening of management team with high calibre Bahraini talent

First EY female partners in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE

Three women are among 20 new partners promoted in EY Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Zurich appoints new CEO foe EMEA

With bold plans to develop an array of new products and solutions for both its Retail and Corporate customers, the organisation has the customer firmly at the centre of its strategy.

Barclays appoints Ilan Paz as country manager for Israel

He will assume the position immediately, pending Bank of Israel approval, and replaces Len Rosen

Amadeus Gulf appoints new Managing Director

Ernesto has a wide knowledge of the industry and is well versed in many of the global trends related to content, NDC and online travel so will be able to quickly support customers and guide the team.

Investcorp adds Professor to International Advisory Board following Asian expansion

Professor Ma - who is based in Hong Kong - has a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services sectors

Daymer Bay Capital Appoints former Aberdeen Standard Head of Sovereign Wealth Funds as a Director

He will be responsible for extending Daymer Bay Capital’s coverage into the Middle East as well helping to service Daymer Bay Capital’s existing investor base in the European territories in which they are mandated to operate in.

NBB appoints experienced banker Head of Retail Banking

Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani as Head of Retail Banking.

Berkeley Assets appoints DLA Piper to handle all legal matters globally

Private equity firm hands contract to global business law firm as part of ongoing international expansion

Franklin Templeton names senior director & head of institutional sales, EMEA

Williams joined Franklin Templeton in April 2013 as head of Defined Contribution

New senior-level appointments continue to bolster Doha Bank’s executive management strength

To help the bank in its quest of taking the Wholesale Banking Department to the next level of excellence, Doha Bank appointed Ala Abumughli as chief wholesale banking officer.

Waha Capital appoints Chief Executive Officer

Amr Al Menhali as Chief Executive Officer.

Cayman Islands Partner Relocates to Walkers Dubai

Barnaby's move demonstrates our commitment to our clients in the Middle East and is an invaluable addition as we grow our Dubai insolvency and dispute resolution offering."

Credit Suisse Poaches Goldman Rainmaker

Shawki's last role at Goldman was head of investment banking Middle East and North Africa.

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