12/04/2016
UAE: Winston & Strawn hires new partner in Dubai
Winston & Strawn has 18 offices across North America, Asia, and Europe.
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12/02/2016
International law firm UAE team with White & Case hire
He also advises on corporate and sovereign sukuk issues.
12/01/2016
Gulf Bank appoints new CEO
He has been part of the Bank’s senior management team since 2013, and he has a track record of strong leadership, both within and outside of Gulf Bank.
11/30/2016
GFH Capital appoints new senior executive officer
His areas of expertise include private banking and wealth management as well as private equity, GFH Capital said.
11/28/2016
Yet another KWM partner walks away from firm in crisis
He leaves behind just five partners in the firm’s Dubai office.
11/28/2016
Al Ramz Corporation launches investment management division
Al Ramz Corporation Investment & Development PJSC the DFM listed entity which recently completed its maiden rights issue.
11/28/2016
New identity and new MD for Alawwal Bank, previously Saudi Hollandi
He has been a member of the Board of Alawwal Bank since 1 January 2014.
11/25/2016
National Bank of Bahrain Taps Jean-Christophe Durand as Chief Executive
He originally joined the bank back in 1977, following almost a decade in other banking roles at Standard Chartered and Chase.
11/24/2016
Qatar National Bank appoints GM in Saudi Arabia
Qatar National Bank Has Appointed Its New General Manager In Saudi Arabia
11/21/2016
ADCorp appoints Talal Al Zain as the Chief Executive Officer
ADCorp is incorporated and subject to final regulatory approval, will be regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority under a Category 5 “Islamic financial institution” licence.
11/17/2016
GFH appoints Hammad Younas as head of investment management
He has deep Islamic banking roots, coupled with extensive structuring and transaction experience.
11/17/2016
Saudi sovereign fund fills key positions as it bulks up for reform drive
The PIF did not name the people it had appointed, but LinkedIn profiles showed at least five financial professionals had begun working at the Fund in the last several weeks.
11/09/2016
Abraaj names Bourgeois as head of North America
He has also held senior roles at Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers and UBS Private Funds Group.
11/09/2016
Commercial Bank of Dubai names Saudi Hollandi's Linder as CEO
The Dubai-based lender had said on Oct. 27 that current chief executive Peter Baltussen would retire early in 2017.
11/07/2016
Louvre Group Expands Its Middle East Operations
He had previously spent four years working with Louvre Trust in Guernsey as a Trust Officer.
11/07/2016
Amwal appoints Talal Samhouri as head of asset management
He will lead the Asset Management Division and activities geared toward excellence, efficiency.
11/01/2016
Independent director appointed to Bahrain's Ahli United Ban Board
He was appointed as Chairman Allied Irish Banks PLC to oversee its recapitalization and restructuring post the global financial crisis of 2008.
11/01/2016
Saudi Arabia names Mohammed al-Jadaan as minister of finance
He has been made minister of state and will remain a member of the Council of Ministers, as the Saudi cabinet is known, according to the royal decree.
10/31/2016
Al Hilal Bank appoints CFO
New Chief Financial Officer For Al Hilal Bank, Appointed
10/31/2016
Trowers & Hamlins names new Mideast partner
He has significant experience in international succession planning including offshore trust and foundation structures, tax advice, immigration and family governance.