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Al Hilal Bank reinforces its leadership team

Mr. Sandeela led executive roles in renowned financial organizations where he established strong connections and ties with key regulators regionally and internationally

Emirates NBD’s Islamic arm cuts over 100 jobs

Earlier this year, Emirates Islamic cut around 200 jobs

Saxo Bank continues MENA region build-out with key management appointments

Anwaar Ahmed has also joined Saxo Bank as Head of Institutional Business Development MENA

Mashreq Capital’s CEO Said to Leave After Month in the Job

Mashreq Capital oversees about $1.6 billion across equity and fixed-income funds.

Al Hilal Bank’s new CIO looks to collaborate with fintechs

It is based in Abu Dhabi, having been founded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council.

UAE’s Dhabi Group appoints new chief executive

Dhabi Group has investments across sectors including telecommunications, financial services, real estate, energy, health care and construction in the UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, Georgia, Africa and the United States.

Panmure Gordon appoints new director

QInvest has been a very supportive major shareholder since August 2009

NBAD group chief executive steps down

“NBAD approaches the merger with FGB in a strong financial and risk position, recognised as the safest bank in emerging markets and the highest rated bank in the UAE."

Aramco Names Wealth Fund Secretary General to Board in IPO Push

Al-Rumayyan was appointed in July, and Mohammed al-Suwaiyel, minister of telecommunication, has left the board, according to a company official, who asked not to be identified citing policy.

Mashreq Qatar announces new head of Retail Banking

Tooran Asif, new head of Retail Banking in Qatar

HSBC’s Saudi Arabia investment, asset management heads resign

HSBC’s assets under management for mutual funds in the public domain at the end of June was about $1.4 billion.

Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia CEO leaves, chairman to step down

Aractingi, who joined the lender in Dubai in 2010 and became head of the bank’s Saudi Arabia operations in 2013, plans to pursue other opportunities, the memo said.

Northern Trust Names Chief Diversity Officer for EMEA and APAC

She has more than 13 years of experience in the legal, professional services, banking and insurance sectors.

Harwood-Jones to head new securities services team

She has over 20 years of experience in the securities services industry.

Elhedery is HSBC’s CEO for Mena region

He subsequently moved to Dubai in 2010, initially as Head of Global Markets, Mena, then as Head of Markets and Capital Financing

Northstar Furthers International Expansion With Key Hire and Office Opening in Dubai

Northstar's compelling products and highly experienced team are ideally placed to help Financial Advisors fill that void.

ID Finance Appoints Former ING Direct Bank Executive David Del Pozo as Chief Financial Officer

He has successful financial experience in the management of financial departments, in national and multi-national enterprises.

New CEO For GIB Capital LLC

Shaker comes with banking experience in both international and domestic financial institutions within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A new hire for Charles Russell Speechlys Middle East

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is delighted to announce the expansion of its Corporate, Finance and Commercial team in the Middle East. Patrick Gearon (Partner), Head of Middle East commented "We would like to welcome Ben to the team.

Qatar Re makes series of appointments in Dubai

He began his career in 2004 with Tata AIG in India as an executive for property and energy insurance, before moving on to Qatar Insurance Company as a Senior Commercial Underwriter, based in Doha.

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