Our friends at Mashreq have named Xi Liang (LinkedIn) as their new head of artificial intelligence to oversee the development and deployment of AI systems across the bank’s operations, Mashreq said in a post on LinkedIn. Liang brings over 15 years of experience in machine learning, data science, and digital product development, with a track record of building and leading AI teams and scaling enterprise AI solutions. She was previously head of data and AI products at Judo Bank in Australia.

Japanese investment bank Nomura has appointed Harish Hemandas (LinkedIn) to serve as senior executive officer and head of coverage for the Middle East and Europe from the bank’s DIFC branch, according to a memo seen by WealthBriefing. Hemandas is a financial services veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the sector, including with Standard Chartered and JP Morgan, and replaces Adil Khan (LinkedIn) who is reported to have left Nomura.

Egypt’s Middle East Glass Manufacturing opens Dubai office, appoints lead: Middle East Glass Manufacturing CEO Tawfik Laham will be the general manager of a new Dubai office, and will have full power of attorney to incorporate, manage, and operate the Dubai branch, according to an EGX disclosure (pdf).

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