Saeb Eigner has been reappointed as the chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) board of directors.
The extension to his term was issued by deputy ruler of Dubai and president of the Dubai International Financial Centre, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Some new additions to the board from the US, UK, Europe and Asia were also announced.
Fadel Al Ali was appointed as deputy chairman and Abdul Wahid Al Ulama, Andrew Spindler, Apurv Bagri, Charles Flint QC, Swee Lian Teo, Julie Dickson and Sabine Lautenschläger were appointed as board members.
“As we look to strengthen Dubai’s position at the forefront of the global financial industry, the expertise of the DFSA board of directors, which brings together leading figures with illustrious achievements in the financial sector, will support us in consolidating growth,” said Al Maktoum.
“We look forward to working closely with the Board to support the development of the regulatory framework in order to accelerate the financial sector’s growth,” he added.
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