Deyaar taps new CFO: DFM-listed real estate developer Deyaar has named Bassam El Ghawi (LinkedIn) as the firm’s new CFO, following his tenure as chief audit executive, according to a DFM disclosure (pdf). El Ghawi brings over three decades of experience in risk management and financial operations, including serving as chief audit executive at Union Properties and at Arabtec Holding. He also served as the internal audit manager at Dubai Airports.

Takaful appoints new CEO: Shariah-compliant ins. company Takaful Emarat appointed Adnan Sab'a El Aish (LinkedIn) as its CEO, according to a DFM disclosure (pdf). El Aish, who joined the company in 2016, previously served as director of finance and has been acting CEO since the start of this year. He has over 20 years of experience in the ins. industry with global firms.

Bank of Sharjah appointed Adnan Sajwani (LinkedIn) as acting chief compliance officer (CCO), placing him in charge of regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime frameworks, according to a press release. Sajwani brings more than 20 years of senior banking experience, including tenures as CCO at Al Hilal Bank, as well as senior compliance positions at HSC, National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain, Barclays, and du. Sajwani is also a Securities and Commodities Authority-certified compliance officer.

United Hospitality Management (UHM) appointed Panos Loupasis (LinkedIn) as the new vice president of development for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, according to a press release. Loupasis will work with stakeholders and investors on property development acquisitions to support UHM’s expansion strategy, aiming for a portfolio of 100 hotels by 2030.

Loupasis’ previous roles include serving as Managing Director at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for Turkey, the Middle East, and Asia, where he oversaw 187 operational assets. Prior to that, he worked at Rezidor Hotel Group and Accor Hotels, and is responsible for bringing the Holiday Inn Express brand to the GCC.

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