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Acting CEO Of Islamic Bank Resigns

The board resolved to accept the resignation,” the bank said in its disclosure.

Coutts CIO jumps ship to UAE bank

Before Coutts he was CIO of Dubai's Emirates NBD

Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer at Barwa Bank

The Qatari bank’s Chairman, Sh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani commented that, “The Board is delighted that we have been able to identify an internal candidate for the leadership role, an indication of the strength and depth of our execu

Dubai based investment bank appoints Senior Executive Officer

In his new role he has been tasked with further building and growing the business with the backing and support of its parent bank in Bahrain.

Qatar’s Barwa Bank Names Acting CEO

Khalid Yousef al-Subeai was previously CEO of The First Investor, Barwa's wholly-owned investment banking unit.

New CEO of Kuwait’s NBK backs bank’s regional strategy

The new chief executive of National Bank of Kuwait has endorsed its strategies of regional expansion and developing an Islamic finance business in his first public comments since he took over at the country's biggest bank.

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

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