12/10/2018
First Abu Dhabi Bank's head of equities leaves
Khokhar was with National Bank of Abu Dhabi before it was merged with First Gulf Bank to become FAB.
On the Move
12/07/2018
Al Mal Capital appoints Al Mal Mena lead Portfolio Manager
Khaled Abdel Majeed as the new Lead Portfolio Manager for Al Mal Mena equities funds and solutions.
12/06/2018
GHD appoints new finance director in Middle East
James O’Connor joins from Gulf Related, the real estate development company based in the UAE.
12/05/2018
Boxlight Announces New Head of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Matt is a highly respected and accomplished individual within the industry,” says Managing Director of Boxlight EMEA, Andy Pennington.
12/05/2018
NBO Announces New Head of Sadara Wealth Management
“Attracting and developing local talent continues to be a priority for us as we look to support Oman’s wider socioeconomic objectives and promote national talents.
12/05/2018
Bahrain appoints cabinet with new finance minister after parliament vote
The cabinet had tendered its resignation on Sunday to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as required by law after parliamentary elections in the Gulf Arab state.
12/04/2018
Abraaj fall from grace prompts investors to sharpen due diligence
The scandal gives pause to those seeking emerging market exposure via private equity
12/03/2018
StanChart to cut Singapore, Dubai jobs, say sources
The bank had around 86,000 staff at the end of June, up from about 84,000 in 2015.
11/29/2018
Deloitte Grows Its Middle East Forensic Technology Practice With New Partner and Director Appointments
Cutting edge technology such as Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics are playing a vital role in this area by applying new approaches to help companies prepare and react to risks.
11/29/2018
Bain appoints new leaders for Europe and MENA private equity practice
A Harvard Business graduate and eight-year former BCG consultant in the UK, Elton has been with Bain for nearly two decades, appointed to lead the firm’s EMEA private equity practice in 2005.
11/27/2018
Hamad Buamim named new Chair of World Chambers Federation
He will take over the role from Peter Mihok in January 2019.
11/26/2018
Barclays Private Bank appoints Head of Investments for EMEA
With over 20 years’ experience in capital markets, asset and wealth management business development and portfolio construction for large asset owner
11/23/2018
Libyan wealth fund to hire auditors in push to unfreeze assets
Libya SWF chief: need to up governance, auditing to unfreeze assets
11/21/2018
Facebook hires new MD to build Middle East audience
Ramez T Shehadi named managing director of Facebook in the Middle East as social network eyes growth in 'key market'
11/21/2018
Morgan Stanley names new Europe head of private equity banking
Massimiliano Ruggieri, Morgan Stanley’s head of investment banking for Italy, has been promoted to run financial sponsors for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the bank confirmed.
11/20/2018
Invesco appoints new Institutional Sales Director in the Middle East
Josette Rizk as Sales Director of its Middle East Institutional team.
11/20/2018
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority chooses EMEA equity chief
ADIA's assets are estimated at $828 billion by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.
11/20/2018
Indosuez Wealth Management appoints Market Manager for the Arabian Gulf
Haidar Hammoud as Market Manager for the Arabian Gulf
11/19/2018
Addleshaw Goddard appoints Regional Managing Partner for the GCC
With ambitious growth plans for the GCC region, AG has announced that Andrew Johnston has been appointed as the Firm's new Regional Head of the GCC.
11/13/2018
BisB appoints the first Bahraini woman to head the Internal Shari’a Audit Function
She will be in charge of enhancing the Bank’s Shari’a auditing and accounting systems