Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait appoints new CEO for UAE

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) has appointed from deputy CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait as the CEO in the UAE.
“We are very pleased to welcome Omar to ABK. He has an excellent track record of strong leadership, both in Kuwait and the MENA region, and I am certain that he will grow the UAE business, and add great all round value to the Group,” said George Richani, Group CEO of ABK.
Omar joins the Kuwait bank from the National Bank of Kuwait where he was member of board and worked as deputy CEO. He resigned there in October last year.
Omar Wahby also boasts a rich experience in senior roles in top institutions, including BNP Paribas and Citibank.
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait in the UAE, operates two full-service branches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and one branch in the DIFC which acts as regional hub for wholesale banking, regional corporate finance and financial institutions.

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