The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) appointed Julian Thomas (LinkedIn) as head of Americas for its private equities department, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed sources. Thomas, currently managing partner overseeing strategic initiatives at Brookfield Asset Management’s renewables sector, will assume the role at ADIA in the latter half of the year. Thomas has been with Brookfield since 2015 and previously held the position of chief investment officer for the renewables division.

Three Dubai agencies get new heads: Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum has appointed three officials to fill senior positions in three Dubai government agencies, according to a statement. Naeema Hassan Mohammed Ahli has been named CEO of the Dubai Women Establishment, while Ali Mohammed Al Ketbi from Dubai Police has been appointed as CEO of Dubai Government Workshop. Additionally, Obaid Al Nuaimi (LinkedIn) has been promoted to CEO of Aviation Security and Accident Investigation at the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.

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