The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has appointed Armin Peter as its new Managing Director, Markets effective August 3. Peter will also become a member of the DFSA Executive Committee.
Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.
WSP, a leading professional services firm, has strengthened its water sector capabilities in the region with the appointment of Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued investment in water security and sustainability.
Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, has announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth and technical excellence.
Bank Nizwa, a key Islamic bank in Oman, has announced the appointment of Tariq Atiq as its Acting CEO. This leadership transition reflects the bank's forward-looking strategy and underscores its confidence in a seamless succession that upholds institutional stability and ensures continuity.
Ebdaa Bahrain Microfinance, a part of the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) , has appointed Prof Badr El Din Ibrahim as the Acting CEO, thus marking a new phase in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and advance its strategic direction.
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has announced the appointment of Abdullah Alshamlan as its new Head of Kuwait. The appointment follows the firm’s recent announcement regarding its office opening in Kuwait, the application process for which is underway.
AtkinsRéalis has appointed David Kilgour as Client Development Director, Buildings & Places, Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its focus on accelerating growth in one of the region’s most strategic markets. An industry veteran, David brings nearly 30 years of experience across development, design and construction to this new role.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles.
Dubai Investments has announced the appointment of Nishant Shah as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will leading the group’s financial strategy, overseeing treasury and investment activities in addition to boosting financial governance across its diversified portfolio.
