09/04/2020
National Bank of Kuwait's CEO of international banking group resigns
Georges Richani has resigned from his position effective today, citing personal reasons
On the Move
09/04/2020
Bank ABC Magreb CEO to lead Tunisian economy as part of the new government
Mr. Kooli has stepped down from his post of the Chief Executive of Bank ABC in Tunisia to lead the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Investment in the new Tunisian Government.
09/04/2020
Bird & Bird Hires Partner to Head Up Global Islamic Finance
Gregory is admitted to practice in England, Wales and the United Arab Emirates.
09/04/2020
CIBAFI Board of Directors Elects New Chairman
The meeting also facilitated the discussion on the financial highlights and the measures which have been taken by CIBAFI in order to mitigate the impact of COVID – 19 on its finances and operations.
09/02/2020
AXA Gulf appoints Regional Employee Benefits Business Development Director
Sonja Louise de Pattenden as Regional Employee Benefits Business Development Director
09/01/2020
Mashreq appoints Chief Client Experience & Conduct Officer
Bank announces new Client Experience & Conduct Group within organizational structure
09/01/2020
KPMG Bahrain hires 9-strong team of tax advisors from Keypoint
The firm also provides a number of technology-based solutions, including KPMG Enara, which supports in-house tax functions with compliance, reporting and data analytics.
09/01/2020
CEO Exits Private Bank Amid Dissolution
A Dubai-based unit which manages roughly $1 billion in funds in among client assets is also being eyed by buyers, according to a source familiar with the matter.
09/01/2020
additiv targets Middle East expansion with new regional headquarters and appointment of Managing Director for UAE
In addition, through features such as simulations, goal-setting and instant proposals, it generates high levels of engagement that build loyalty and translate into lower cost to serve and higher revenue per customer.
08/26/2020
Fine Hygienic Holding appoints Ahmed El Fakharany as new Chief Commercial Egypt
Ahmed's enlightened vision, ingenious approach, and agile mindset made him the ideal candidate for FHH to leverage its world-renowned legacy of innovation and success.
08/24/2020
SAMI names Eng. Walid Abukhaled as CEO
The Board recognized Eng. Walid Abukhaled's nearly 30-year-long global experience in defense and military industries
08/21/2020
Barclays names Philipp Gillmann Managing Director and Head of Logistics Banking EMEA
The appointment of Mr Gillmann, who will be based in Frankfurt, gets into effect on September 1, 2020.
08/19/2020
New Faces at Oman’s Central Bank, Ministries as Deficit Swells
Country needs to tackle one of Gulf’s biggest shortfalls
08/18/2020
Abdulaziz Al-Shaya elected Chairman of Boubyan Bank by acclamation
Al-Shaya joined Boubyan Bank's Board of Directors in 2009
08/18/2020
A Credit Suisse technology banker got a big job
Amazon has acquired around 100 companies and purchased various stakes in companies since 1999.
08/18/2020
JPMorgan hires UK ex-finance minister Javid
JPMorgan regularly appoints ex-government ministers to advisory posts
08/18/2020
Revolving doors: DLA continues corporate march with trophy hire as Keystone makes Middle East move
Having departed Gibson Dunn at the start of this year, he joins the DLA team next month and brings a wealth of experience on high-profile deals including advising.
08/17/2020
New appointments at OAB group
Al Harthy has more than 32 years of experience, during which he held several leadership positions at many local banks and financial institutions.
08/14/2020
Equiom continues to grow in the UAE with new hires
The company’s offering aims to meet the individual requirements of clients including high net worth individuals, family offices and corporations.
08/13/2020
CDC reinforces Egyptian ties with new appointment
Shohdy said she had plans for “deepening CDC’s presence in Egypt, widening its footprint and helping identify investment opportunities that will lead to tangible improvements in living standards for Egyptians”.