06/17/2015
Former Ipic managing director exits chairman’s post at Austria’s Borealis
His exit from his executive management positions is nearly complete
On the Move
06/16/2015
Former Ipic managing director Al Qubaisi exits chairman’s post at Austria’s Borealis
Khadem Al Qubaisi’s exit from his executive management positions is nearly complete.
06/16/2015
GTB move at Deutsche Bank
In Dubai he will fill an open position, as his predecessor moves to the bank’s investment banking division.
06/15/2015
Largest law firm in the Middle East expands partnership
The firm was awarded the Corporate Counsel's Middle East Law Firm of the Year Award in May
06/15/2015
Turkiye Finans CEO quits
The CEO of Turkiye Finans -- the largest Islamic finance institution in Turkey -- has resigned, the bank said in a regulatory filing to Borsa Istanbul on Monday.
06/14/2015
Founding member Awni Al Alami retires after 40 years at UAB
Awni Al Alami, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and a founding executive staff member of United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced his retirement after 40 years at the Bank.
06/14/2015
Corruption Allegations at Turkish Islamic Bank – CEO Resigns
Derya Gürerk Departs Türkiye Finans Participation Bank
06/14/2015
Manazel Real Estate appoints Chief Investment & Commercial Officer
Senior Management Strengthened and Geared Ahead As Diversification Strategy Focuses on Growth
06/11/2015
United Finance hires KPMG as financial advisor
Oman's United Finance has hired KPMG to provide financial advisory services
06/10/2015
Qatar Financial Centre Authority appoints new CEO
The QFC Authority also announced that Sheikh Salman Al Thani has been appointed as Chief Strategic and Business Development Officer, effective immediately.
06/09/2015
Investcorp Plots Hedge Fund, Real Estate Push as Founder Retires
Investcorp Bank BSC, the Bahrain money manager whose founder is stepping down after three decades, is planning to rebuild its hedge-fund business and move back into European real estate.
06/08/2015
Surprising Saudi Rises as a Prince Among Princes
Until about four months ago, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 29, was just another Saudi royal who dabbled in stocks and real estate.
06/08/2015
Al Tuwaijri named board chairman of MEFIC Capital
This was announced by the Board of Directors which held its first meeting at the company's headquarters in Riyadh yesterday (Sunday).
06/07/2015
Nemir Kirdar appointed Founding Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Middle East Centre at Oxford University
Investcorp Building at the Middle East Centre opens
06/02/2015
HSBC set to cut thousands of jobs globally
HSBC Holdings Plc is planning to cut thousands of jobs globally and is set to make an announcement next week, Sky News reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources.
06/01/2015
UDC appoints new CEO
United Development Company (UDC) has appointed Ibrahim al-Othman as its chief executive officer.
05/28/2015
Tony Blair finally quits as Middle East peace envoy after concerns over conflicts of interest with his business affairs
Tony Blair quit as Middle East peace envoy last night following years of criticism about his controversial business interests
05/27/2015
Abu Dhabi fund ADIA names head of US internal equities
He previously worked at Eagle Asset Management, will oversee the management of US-focused equity portfolios run by the fund.
05/25/2015
Bob Willen Appointed Managing Director for A. T. Kearney Middle East
Bob Willen brings extensive experience leading transformational strategy and organization initiatives for large commercial and government clients.
05/22/2015
Oman Insurance Company appoints new CEO
This confidence is echoed in the statement of H.E. Abdulaziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, which stated, "With his global expertise, combined with an in-depth knowledge of the challenges and immense opportunities in the regional market, we are certain that Chr