Barclays appoints Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher as Co-CEOs of the Middle East region
Both, El Dabag and Mezher, will be based in Dubai, working closely with Stephen Dainton, President and Head of IB Mnagament.

Both, El Dabag and Mezher, will be based in Dubai, working closely with Stephen Dainton, President and Head of IB Mnagament.
The company has appointed Saleh Ahmed Hefni as Managing Director, while outgoing CEO Khaled Suleimani will continue in an advisory role.
Employee Relations#Movements#EmploymentLaw
The decision, along with strengthening verification mechanisms, aims to attract global talent and transfer expertise and experience to the region’s labour market.
From Expo 2030 Riyadh Co. and NEOM to M42, GGCI, and ADGM, here are the most notable CEO transitions in the Middle East region.
Lootah succeeds Saif Humaid Al Falasi, who is stepping down from the role after over a decade of service to the global energy group.
With over three decades of corporate banking and governance expertise, Van Der Tol is widely recognized for his ability to lead organisations through complex environments while maintaining a strong customer-centric and performance-driven culture.
LeadershipAppointments#Movements
All three leaders will play a key role in strengthening the WBG's presence across these emerging markets in the Middle East, supporting both private and public development priorities in line with the national goals of each country.