JPMorgan Chase’s senior executive in the Middle East, Asif Raza (LinkedIn), has retired after 28 years with the firm, Bloomberg reports, citing a spokesperson. Raza joined Chase Manhattan Bank in New York in 1996, working roles in London and Singapore before relocating to Dubai in 2008 to lead the lender’s treasury and securities services for the MENA region. He was named head of JPMorgan’s corporate bank in the Mena in 2014, with his responsibilities expanding in 2019 to lead the corporate banking division for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Raza’s mark includes expanding JPMorgan’s presence in Saudi Arabia and opening offices in Abu Dhabi and Doha.

The Arab Federation for Digital Economy appointed Abdullah Ibrahim Al Darmaki as deputy secretary-general, tasked with overseeing and managing the implementation of the “Arab Vision” projects in Arab countries, Wam reports. Al Darmaki is an academic researcher in institutional excellence with expertise in management and government development systems. He previously served as a member of Sharjah’s Consultative Council and chaired the Committee for Preparing Draft Recommendations.

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