09/21/2016
Yemen president names new central bank governor
Bank’s headquarters moved from the capital Sana’a to the southern port city of Aden
On the Move
09/21/2016
Riyad Bank CEO to retire, deputy to take over role
The chief executive, Riyad bank said in a bourse statement.
09/21/2016
Credit Agricole hires Sfeir as returns M&A Advisory to the Gulf
The bank previously had an M&A advisory team in Dubai but shifted responsibilities to its Paris base in 2011 as activity waned in the wake of the global financial crisis and Dubai's sovereign debt crisis.
09/12/2016
Shurooq chief wins CEO of the year award
The honour also comes in appreciation of Al Sarkal's outstanding success in managing and leading Shurooq, which has succeeded in developing a number of premier tourist and leisure destinations in the region.
09/12/2016
Dubai investment unit axes most of its staff
Istithmar World cuts costs to deal with downturn fuelled by lower oil prices
09/09/2016
Mezzan Holding has a new group chief financial officer
Kuwait-based food and beverage company Mezzan Holding has named Fares Hammami as new group chief financial officer
09/07/2016
Key executive at Bahrain's Bank ABC to depart in early 2017
Among the people hired in the last three years include a new chief financial officer, and heads of compliance and treasury.
09/07/2016
Key executive at Bahrain's Bank ABC to step down in early 2017- memo
Among the people hired in the last three years include a new chief financial officer, and heads of compliance and treasury.
09/06/2016
ADS Makes Two Senior Appointments, Promoting Ryan Lemand and Marcelo Vasques
After a year at ADS Securities, both Lemand and Vasques have found themselves elevated to key roles.
09/05/2016
Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Hires Citigroup Banker as Transition Head
He was previously global head of transition management at Citigroup and will report to Salem Alblooshi, executive director of central dealing department.
09/02/2016
Turkey appoints academic as central bank deputy governor
Turkey appointed an academic who previously worked at Citigroup and HSBC in London as a deputy central bank governor, the official gazette said.
09/02/2016
Mashreq appoints Basker Rangachari as the new Head of Marketing & Customer Experience
Basker will be responsible for driving the bank's brand and marketing strategies, customer communications, analytics and digital marketing.
09/01/2016
Swiss private bank replaces CEO with ex-Credit Suisse exec
He was named Head Private Banking of Credit Suisse Group in 2004. In 2011 he gave up the operational responsibility and continued to serve as Chairman of the Private Banking division.
08/31/2016
United Arab Emirates Accepts Appointment of St. Kitts and Nevis New Consul General
He was also a Research Fellow at the CARICOM Office of Trade Negotiations and represented the Federation at numerous trade negotiations.
08/31/2016
New judge joins ADGM
Since 2012, he has been sitting as a part-time judge in the Inner House of the Court of Session – the Scottish civil appeal court.
08/31/2016
Citibank’s UAE chief says it is her ‘destiny to give something back’
When Sheikh Zayed was paving the way for nationhood, and she enjoyed a long stint as head of private banking for Citi in the UAE.
08/31/2016
Four top Interior Ministry officials retired
The decision included the promotion of the major generals to lieutenant generals and the brigadier to major general.
08/30/2016
OMD managing director Nadim Samara promoted to UAE CEO
Under his leadership, OMD has picked up a number of big regional accounts including Nissan, flydubai and Abu Dhabi Commerical Bank.
08/30/2016
Mashreq strengthens leadership team with new Head of Asset Management Business
Mashreq said: “Christophe brings a wealth of investing experience to his new role.
08/30/2016
Abu Dhabi fund ADIA appoints Beaton global operations head
According to the statement, Beaton will be responsible, together with other members of senior management