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Global professional services company names EMEA investment head

He was promoted to head of global investment at the firm last month

Veteran Saudi central banker to head Arab Monetary Fund

H.E. Dr. Al Hamidy, a Saudi national, holds a PHD in Economics from the University of Oregon, U.S.A. He served as Vice-Governor at Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency over the period 2009-2013, and as Executive Director in the Arab Monetary Fund over the perio

Kuwaiti company appoints wealth head

"I am honoured of the delegation and I'm looking forward towards a fruitful collaboration where I will be able to contribute effectively to the development of Wealth Management Department in the Assets Division. This significant step will reflec

Veteran Saudi central banker to head Arab Monetary Fund

Al Hamidy replaces Bahraini national Jassim al Mannai

Zurich Int’l Life chief marketing officer in Dubai

Yusuf Jehangir will be responsible for strengthening Zurich’s marketing capabilities, enhancing the customer and distributor experience, and driving brand awareness and consideration in the market.

Orhan Osmansoy joins Global as CEO, Special Situations Asset Management

Global Investment House (Global) has appointed Orhan Osmansoy as Chief Executive Officer for the firm’s Special Situations Asset Management unit.

In Saudi Arabia, a Rarity – a Female Investment Bank CEO

The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as the information isn't yet public. NCB Capital officials could not immediately comment.

Bank of London and the Middle East’s Chairman retires

With effect from 31 March 2014, Yacob Al Muzaini, will retire as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of BLME Holdings plc and BLME plc.

Standard Chartered appoints Head of Wholesale Banking for its operations in Iraq

Standard Chartered announced today the appointment of Ahmed Muallah as Managing Director and Head of its Wholesale Banking business in Iraq.

Oman denies plan to sack 100,000 expats

Oman has denied reports it is set to sack 100,000 expats from jobs and give the work to Omanis but has not ruled out the plan altogether, saying the number and timeframe was being worked out.

Emirates Investment Bank appoints several senior roles

Emirates Investment Bank has announced a number of senior appointments.

Asia’s global investment bank appoints EMEA Debt Capital Markets MD

He reports to Morven Jones, Head of EMEA DCM Origination

largely Libyan-owned bank appoints new VP's in management changes aimed at growth

A year ago the CBL planning denied rumours that it was planning to sell Libya’s National Commercial Bank

BNY Mellon names new investment head for Middle East & Africa

We are looking forward to working with him

StanChart Singapore head to join Bahrain-based Banking group

He has spent 28 years with the Asia-focused lender and held roles including head of south east Asia as well as Americas boss, will join ABC in the second quarter of this year as group chief banking officer, the statement said.

Arab Banking Corp announces key revamp

Bahrain-headquartered Arab Banking Corporation has revamped its group management structure in line with its regional strategy growth strategy.

Abu Dhabi hires ex-Dubai executive for its financial free zone

Abu Dhabi Global Market, the financial free zone being established in the UAE capital, has made its first senior executive appointment since the project was launched last year.

UPDATE 1-Sager succeeds Dabdoub as CEO of Kuwaiti bank NBK

National Bank of Kuwait said on Sunday it had appointed long-serving banker Isam al-Sager as group chief executive, succeeding Ibrahim Dabdoub, who is retiring from the post after three decades.

Kuwait’s Global Said to Hire Osmansoy for Distressed Assets

Global Investment House KSCC, the Kuwaiti bank that restructured $1.7 billion of debt, hired Orhan Osmansoy to head its $600 million distressed asset-management business

Head of AIS Risk Management for EMA

State Street in Jersey has appointed a new Head of AIS (Alternative Investment Services) Risk Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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