The Emirates Family Office Association has named Ahmed Al Banna as chairman of the board, according to a press release (pdf). Al Banna is currently the CEO of Dubarch Architectural Engineering Interior Design Consultancy, and previously held senior roles at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, including as deputy director general and director of research and studies. 

The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing Wesam Lootah (Linkedin)as director general of GovDigital at the Department of Government Enablement, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. Currently serving as CEO of Corporate Support Services at Dubai Municipality, Lootah comes with around two decades of experience. He was also CEO of Smart Dubai following a tenure as Assistant Director General.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has named Faiza Al Awadhi (Linkedin) as the CEO and managing director of Sanadak, according to a press release (pdf). Awadhi serves as a current board member of Sanadak’s Ombudsman unit, and formerly led UAE financial sector initiatives as head of market conduct and financial consumer protection.

About Sanadak: The Central Bank launched Sanadak last year, an ombudsman unit responsible for dispute resolution. Consumers can file claims against ins. companies and banks through Sanadak's website or app.

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