Hisham Ezz El Arab recognized by African Banker magazine

CIB Chairman Hisham Ezz El Arab has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the African Banker magazine in recognition of his achievements during his three decades working in the banking sector, according to a release (pdf) from CIB. Ezz El Arab was awarded during a ceremony in Sharm El Sheikh yesterday. Ezz El Arab recently resumed his position as non-executive chairman of CIB.

Omar Khairat recognized by Emirati literary award: Egyptian musician Omar Khairat was named cultural personality of the year by the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards “in recognition of his remarkable talent and artistic output, which has been tremendously popular in the Arab world,” the award panel saidlastweek. The Sheikh Zayed Book Awards recognizes Arab writers, intellectuals, and publishers in various categories.