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Former UBS banker to represent Qatar on Deutsche supervisory board - sources

Zeltner is expected to replace Richard Meddings, who is leaving the board.

Europe Arab Bank snaps up trade finance expert

He began his career with JP Morgan in London before joining HSBC where he was head of corporate banking in Lebanon and subsequently head of trade sales, commercial banking UAE in Dubai.

BofAML names head of EMEA fintech investment banking

He will be based in London and will report to Giorgio Cocini and Arif Vohra

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management announces the hire of three Directors in Dubai

The hire of these three new directors follows the bank’s prior announcement of its intent to hire 300 investment and relationship managers across all of its regions of business, as stated by Fabrizio Campell

The head of EMEA utilities just resigned from Deutsche Bank

One Deutsche insider said other exits are likely at the end of the summer.

CFA Society Emirates appoints new Board of Directors

UAE member society of CFA Institute, announced today the appointment of Richard Lee, CFA, as its new president

Citi appoints Head of Commercial Banking in EMEA

Most recently, Gatcliffe headed up the Caribbean and Central America cluster for the bank’s newly formed Banking Capital Markets Advisory business

Deutsche Bank hired another whole team of people here

This month it's hired another team of three from Julius Baer in Dubai, with the promise of more very senior JB arrivals to come.

Credit Suisse names Saudi Arabia CEO

Credit Suisse recently acquired a full banking license from the Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority and will seek to play part in a historical upheaval of the economy that the administration hopes can reduce dependence on oil.

Seema Arora appointed Head of Execution Sales for EMEA

Richard Parsons, CEO of Instinet Europe, said: “Seema brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Instinet, with her broad expertise in both market execution and global trading.

Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund appoints new CEO

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company announces appointment of Khalid Al Rumaihi as CEO

Credit Suisse hires Mizuho banker as Saudi Arabia CEO – sources

His appointment at Credit Suisse, where he will start in September

NBB appoints first Bahraini Chief Risk Officer

Continues strengthening of management team with high calibre Bahraini talent

First EY female partners in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE

Three women are among 20 new partners promoted in EY Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Zurich appoints new CEO foe EMEA

With bold plans to develop an array of new products and solutions for both its Retail and Corporate customers, the organisation has the customer firmly at the centre of its strategy.

Barclays appoints Ilan Paz as country manager for Israel

He will assume the position immediately, pending Bank of Israel approval, and replaces Len Rosen

Amadeus Gulf appoints new Managing Director

Ernesto has a wide knowledge of the industry and is well versed in many of the global trends related to content, NDC and online travel so will be able to quickly support customers and guide the team.

Investcorp adds Professor to International Advisory Board following Asian expansion

Professor Ma - who is based in Hong Kong - has a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services sectors

Daymer Bay Capital Appoints former Aberdeen Standard Head of Sovereign Wealth Funds as a Director

He will be responsible for extending Daymer Bay Capital’s coverage into the Middle East as well helping to service Daymer Bay Capital’s existing investor base in the European territories in which they are mandated to operate in.

NBB appoints experienced banker Head of Retail Banking

Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani as Head of Retail Banking.

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