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AlGhanim and AlMarzouq join Boursa Kuwait Board

The board now consists of eight highly qualified professionals.

Edmond Tehini returns to Calypso as Managing Director, Sales – Middle East

Tehini has held senior sales management roles at IHS Markit in France, Switzerland, and Southern Europe. He was previously with Calypso until 2014.

Grant Thornton International Appoints First Member of Board of Governors from MENA

The appointment also acknowledges that Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become very substantial trading and financial centres in world terms.

Tadawul appoints first female Chairperson

The appointment of a female board member is in line with the Capital Market Authority’s aim to develop the role of women in the Saudi economy, and increase women’s participation in the workforce to 30 per cent, from the current low 20’s.

Goldman Sachs MD quits to join brokerage in Abu Dhabi

He worked in structured credit sales at Goldman Sachs and went to Dubai at a time when the bank was building its Middle East team and relocating senior staff from the City.

Oman's Bank Nizwa appoints Khalid Al Kayed as new CEO

He will also manage and oversee all aspects of the bank’s business segments in line with Islamic finance principles including its Shari’a-compliant portfolio of products and services.

Al-Ebdaa Bank appoints new specialists

We have embarked on a new expansion phase through the launch of a new strategy that includes the opening of new branches in South and Muharraq provinces.

Saudi Bank Samba follows bourse in naming woman to top position

The appointments are significant for a country where the female unemployment rate is more than 34 per cent and women aren’t allowed to drive.

Saudi Commercial Bank names first female CEO

Women, banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and subject to a system of male guardianship.

Bank Nizwa appoints Khalid Al Kayed as new CEO

Prior to joining Bank Nizwa, Al Kayed was Deputy CEO & Chief Financial Officer at Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank, Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bank Jordan.

Sarah Al Suhaimi to Become the First Woman to Head Saudi Arabia's Stock Exchange

Al Suhaimi’s appointment is significant for Saudi Arabia where the female unemployment rate is more than 34 percent and women aren’t allowed to drive.

Bank Sohar Names CFO and AGM of Compliance

New Appointees for Bank Sohar, Announced

KPMG appoints Richard Clarke as Head of Deal Advisory

His appointment underlines the confidence we have in the region and beyond.

Qatar Shareholder Leaves Credit Suisse Board

Credit Suisse didn't give a reason for the departure of the Qatari representative.

Saudi Sovereign-Wealth Fund Hires Stock-and-Bond Chief

A top manager for Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Islamic Development Bank appoints Dr. Abdulhakim Elwaer as group spokesperson

He brings to this job an invaluable experience, having served at the highest level of government, and international organisations like the African Union.

Gulf Bank announces Ahmad Al-Duwaisan as General Manager of Corporate Banking

Gulf Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmad Khalid Al-Duwaisan to the position of General Manager - Corporate Banking, following the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait.

Ahead of merger, UAE banks NBAD, FGB finalise second-tier management

In October the two Abu Dhabi lenders said they had appointed the top level management team to run the combined bank, set to be one of the largest in the Middle East and Africa with assets of around $175 billion.

Franklin Templeton names new regional head

His existing responsibilities as head of the firm’s growing Islamic Business, which has close to $1.8 billion under management in Shariah-compliant strategies.

Gulf Bank names new GM for corporate banking

His deep financial knowledge is combined with a strong record in building and maintaining client relationships.

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