From Baring Brothers to the Commercial Bank of Kuwait boardroom and the DIFC, the Managing Partner of Fursān brings credit judgement and a global network to the AWIBFA 2027 judging panel.
From Murabaha to Sukuk, Sharia-compliant finance is opening a path for women that runs from first account to entrepreneurship, investment and, ultimately, capital allocation.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group has received the Best Bank for Gender Diversity award at the 2026 MEED MENA Banking Excellence Corporate & Investment Awards, with women representing 49% of its workforce at the end of 2025.
Arab Bank Switzerland appoints Valérie Noël as CEO of Arab Bank Switzerland ME Ltd as it begins digital-asset advisory operations at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Christine Lagarde will step down as President of the European Central Bank on 7 February 2027, nine months early. The first woman to lead both the IMF and the ECB is showing that leadership also means choosing the moment to leave the room.
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and PLAYBOOK have signed an MoU to collaborate on women’s entrepreneurship, knowledge sharing and financial innovation, including digital payments and fintech in wealth management.
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