Gulf International Bank B.s.c. Appoints Yaseen Al Lawati As Head Of Oman Branch

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Published March 18th, 2024 - 06:57 GMT

Gulf International Bank B.s.c. Appoints Yaseen Al Lawati  As Head Of Oman Branch
Yaseen Al Lawati.

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) announced the appointment of Yaseen Al Lawati as the Branch Manager for GIB Oman, the Bank’s newly established branch in Muscat, which provides comprehensive wholesale banking solutions to a growing number of corporates, financial institutions, and government clients across the Sultanate.

Commenting, Sara Abdulhadi, CEO of GIB B.S.C., said, “Yaseen’s appointment to lead GIB’s new Branch in Oman, leveraging his extensive industry experience, supports our strategy to expand our regional presence, meet the needs of our clients, and strengthen the Bank’s franchise in the Sultanate.” 
Yaseen joins GIB with more than 20 years of professional experience, most recently having served as Director of Credit Suisse AG. Prior to that, he held several senior roles at the National Bank of Oman including Head of Business Development and Strategy and Head of Investment Banking Division. Yaseen holds a B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri, USA. He is also a CFA Charter holder and an FRM candidate with the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Background Information

Gulf International Bank

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1975, and commenced operations in 1976. In 2017, GIB became the first foreign domiciled bank to be granted approval from the Saudi Arabia Council of Ministers to establish a local commercial bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Consequently, GIB's branch offices in the Kingdom will become part of the Saudi Arabian subsidiary, with the country headquarters located in Al Dhahran.

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