02/26/2020
Saudi announces cabinet reshuffle, creates new ministries
A series of royal orders created a separate ministry of investment and appointed former energy minister Khalid Al-Falih to head it
On the Move
02/25/2020
SICO appointed as Bahrain receiving agent
Bahrain Execution Advisor, and Cross-Listing Advisor for Kuwait Finance House's Offer to Acquire 100% of Ahli United Bank
02/25/2020
First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints new group CEO, approves dividends
The group's net profit for the year 2019 stood at $3.40bln
02/20/2020
Clarus Capital enters new markets with new consultants
Christian Schroeter recently successfully built client books in Switzerland, Turkey and Israel.
02/18/2020
Arif Shaikh to retire as Group Chief Risk Officer after two decades with FAB and FGB
Mr. Shaikh joined FGB in January 2001 as the GCRO to steer and define the bank's global risk framework, and went on to a play an integral role in the successful completion of the FAB merger and subsequent integration journey
02/17/2020
BisB appoints three new board members
Following NBB's Successful Acquisition of Additional Shares in BisB
02/14/2020
OAB appoints new acting head of retail banking division
Rashad Al Shaikh holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Central Florida University, Orlando, USA.
02/14/2020
HSBC Hires Ex-Perella Partner Lahham for Senior Mideast Role
He will start working at the bank’s Dubai office in the coming weeks, according to the people.
02/12/2020
ila Bank Bahrain appoints Chief Executive Officer
Bank ABC empowers ila Bank with inspiring leadership and a strong team to drive its agenda to transform retail banking experience and spur financial inclusion in MENA.
02/12/2020
Swiss private bank announces senior appointments in the Middle East
These appointments reflect the importance of the region
02/12/2020
International Media Investments appoints Chief Executive Officer
Nart Bouran as Chief Executive Officer effective March 8, 2020.
02/11/2020
Emirates Investment Bank hires ex-Al Rajhi Capital boss as new CEO
Gaurav B Shah brings over 20 years of experience in wealth and asset management and investment banking
02/11/2020
Innoveo appoints Head of Sales for EMEA
Henk Hamers, VP, Head of Sales EMEA, is a highly accomplished executive with a track record for developing multi-million-dollar software accounts.
02/11/2020
Kamco Invest appoints managing director for markets and investment banking
Abdullah Al Sharekh joins Kamco Invest with extensive and diverse experience in banking and investments having worked for some of the largest international and regional financial institutions
02/10/2020
Emirates Investment Bank names Gaurav B. Shah as Chief Executive Officer
Gaurav brings over 20 years of experience in wealth and asset management and investment banking, having worked in top-tier banking and finance institutions across Europe and the Middle East.
02/07/2020
Saudi Stock Exchange appoints chairperson for new term
New term extends for three years from 2 Jan,2020
02/07/2020
Jones Day appoints Middle East head
Sheila Shadmand takes Middle East helm at cusp of 'remarkable period of social and economic change'
02/06/2020
Raft of 2020 hires at EFG Private Bank for NRI push
Three of the four new customer relationship officers join from Standard Chartered
02/04/2020
Profile assigns Chief Business Officer for MEA, APAC, UK, Ireland and Americas
The assignment aims at improving the existing momentum the company has with the implementation of its platforms in selective financial organisations in the mentioned regions.
01/30/2020
BisB appoints Chief of Human Resources & Administration
Afnan Ahmed Saleh as the Bank’s Chief of Human Resources and Administrative Affairs.