02/15/2021
JTC Welcomes New UAE Trusts Law
The new UAE Trust Law was announced this week.
On the Move
02/15/2021
Alvarez & Marsal adds senior quartet to Middle East team
Paul, Karim, Sumit and Sara will help clients re-evaluate how to conduct business in this new environment
02/12/2021
Cloud Box Technologies appoints General Manager- Enterprise to oversee growth in MEA
A seasoned professional Sajith brings in a wide range of experience with a deep understanding of MEA region
02/12/2021
Khalid Al-Khudair, secretary-general at Saudi Banks’ media and banking awareness committee
He is also the founder and CEO of Glowork, an organization dedicated to female empowerment that has created thousands of jobs for women by bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers.
02/11/2021
Tikehau Capital appoints Senior Advisor
Karimi's appointment marks Tikehau Capital’s continuing commitment to serving investors in the GCC region and grows its MENA presence.
02/11/2021
Goldman Bankers Join Saudi Media Group With Global Ambitions
Although SRMG didn’t comment on the new hires, Group Chief Executive Officer Jumana Alrashed said the firm’s “continued development means both retaining our top talent, as well as attracting the best available talent
02/10/2021
Paul Gilbert leads A&M's Middle East restructuring practice
In his new role, Gilbert leads Alvarez & Marsal’s regional team of turnaround consultants and interim restructuring officers.
02/10/2021
Russell Reynolds Associates appoints Nic Cutts to its leadership and succession practice
He will work across sectors, leading our executive assessment, development and leadership advisory consulting activity in the Middle East
02/09/2021
Ruler of Dubai appoints new judges to the DIFC Courts
Two British judges appointed to the Court of Appeal (CA)
02/09/2021
Kamco Invest- Saudi appoints Chief Executive Officer
Ibrahem Al Shariadah as Chief Executive Officer for its operation in Saudi Arabia
02/09/2021
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) Appointments Omar Whaby as Chief Executive Officer- UAE
He started his career as an investment banker in Egypt, and has worked in a number of senior roles in top institutions including BNP Paribas and Citibank.
02/09/2021
J. P. Morgan Asset Management appoints head of investment stewardship for EMEA
This will include engaging with companies to actively encourage enhanced disclosure of ESG and climate data
02/08/2021
Neuberger Berman appoints client coverage head in Israel
He joins from ISP Group AG where she was head of institutional sales.
02/08/2021
Saudi's Bank Albilad names new chairman, vice chairman of board
New chairman of board of directors to replace Al-Hamid, who passed away recently
02/08/2021
Palestine’s Central Bank Governor Quits on a High Note
He studied at Christian Brothers University and has a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee.
02/05/2021
First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints new International Banking head
Clarence Singam-Zhou will begin his new role from March 1, 2021
02/05/2021
CEO at UAE's construction giant Arabtec makes an exit
Wail Farsakh had been in the saddle for a year and was part of some tough decisions
02/05/2021
UBS Hires Senior HSBC Banker Tarek Eido to Run Qatari Wealth Business
Swiss bank plans to hire another 20 people for the new hub
02/04/2021
Burgan Bank appoints Kholoud Redha AlFeeli as Group Head of Corporate Communications
Through continuous communication with stakeholders, she will also be ensuring the development and implementation of the Banks corporate strategy
02/03/2021
CBUAE appoints vice governor
In light of this, H.E. Khaled Mohammed Balama Al Tameemi has been appointed as Vice Governor effective 1st February 2021