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CBI Appoints New Head of Sales & Distribution

Commercial Bank International today announced the appointment of Murray Macdougall as Head of Sales & Distribution for Retail Banking.

Invesco builds sales team in Middle East

The newly-created role is part of Invesco’s “expansion plans” which has recently seen the Dubai office take on Africa as part of its regional remit.

Macquarie Strengthens Middle East Presence with Senior Hire

Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory and capital markets arm of Macquarie Group, today announces that Wissam Moukahal has been appointed as Executive Chairman of Macquarie Capital Middle East.

UK private bank adds three to its Middle East advisory board

The Middle East Advisory Board was created in October 2013 to help broaden and shape the firm's ambitious plans, aiding hiring and improving performance by strengthening client relationships.

Guardian finds replacement for Ferguson in Dubai

Guardian director Leighton Jones thinks Hamzah will have a pivotal role to play as the business develops.

Barclays names Middle East chairman

He has been with Barclays since September 2010, when he joined from private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, according to the lender's website.

ADIB appoints Global Head of Operations and Technology

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has appointed Sagheer Mufti as its Global Head of Operations & Technology.

Yousef Abdulla Fakhroo appointed Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for the Qatar Financial Centre Authority

The Qatar Financial Centre Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Yousef Fakhroo as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications.

JPMorgan Chase Names Abu Dhabi GM

He joined JPMorgan in 2012

Saudi Hollandi Bank appoints new HR head

She was previously head of human capital management at NCB Capital, where she set up the function seven years back following the establishment of the investment bank.

International law firm announces new hires to cater for the growth in Islamic economy

We recognise the impressive and fast-paced developments taking place in the GCC

AAOIFI's secretary general quits

Dr Khaled Al Fakih has left AAOIFI to pursue other opportunities, leaving the situation vacant

Mediobanca Hires Former Barclays Executive

He Will Lead Financial Services Division of EMEA Corporate and Investment Banking Unit

Barclays to Hire Dubai Corporate Bankers as Jenkins Cuts 19,000

The U.K. lender, which is cutting 7,000 investment banking jobs over the next two years, plans to increase Gulf corporate banking numbers by more than 10 percent this year,

Alkhabeer Capital boosts Board

He is a prominent business executive who has worked across the region and has extensive experience in the investment and financial services industry.

UBS shuffles advisory pack in Europe

To oversee its mergers and acquisitions team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as Switzerland’s largest bank overhauls management of the business.

UBS shuffles advisory pack in Europe

The moves come as Andrea Orcel, chief executive of its investment bank, continues his revamp of the unit.

NBAD appoints Head of Investment Group in Switzerland

NBAD Private Bank SA, the wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary of the National Bank Of Abu Dhabi, has appointed Tony Zeiger as the Head of Investment Group.

BP Chief Economist to Join Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund

BP’s chief economist is jumping ship to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to establish and run a global research team for the sovereign wealth fund.

AFS appoints Sael Al Waary as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Al Waary brings with him more than 33 years of banking, leadership and management experience garnered from the many senior positions he has held at ABC in both London and Bahrain.

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