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SHUAA appoints new CFO

He has been Finance Director since November 2011

BNP Paribas CIB appoint EMEA banking head

Warburton’s appointment comes as part of CIB’s commitment to expand its business in several key areas

Alizz Islamic bank elects board

“This milestone marks a key step in our ambition for Alizz Islamic bank to become Oman’s leading Islamic bank.

Citi names MENA consumer banking head

"I am looking forward to working with the Citi team on the ground and further developing our business,"

The new joint venture represents an ideal platform to expand the client lists of both QInvest and EFG Hermes by providing a comprehensive suite of brokerage, asset management and investment banking services.

Senior bankers leave BofA's MidEast ops

A managing director with the bank for more than five years, has resigned and will leave at the end of the year,

Five senior QInvest managers leave after CEO quits

Shahzad was replaced by his deputy Tamim Al Kuwari, previously a managing director at Goldman Sachs.

British boss lost job for not being a Muslim, claims banker

A British boss lost his six-figure salary job at a Kuwati-owned investment bank because he wasn't a Muslim, a tribunal heard.

Dubai ruler trims investment firm board

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum will continue as the chairman and Dubai crown prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum, will remain vice-chairman

QInvest CEO quits amid restructuring

I've completed a good part of what I was supposed to do

PineBridge names new marketing MD

This appointment reinforces PineBridge's commitment to diversity, especially at the senior management level.

ADCB hires Standard Life chairman

A former investment banker at Schroders replaces Lord Mervyn Davies of Abersoch

SG Private Banking strengthens presence in Middle East and Africa

Societe Generale Private Banking has made the following appointments, which will strengthen the commercial structure it has developed to serve wealthy Middle East and African clients: