Deutsche Bank has announced the establishment of a new and exclusive forum for women in Saudi Arabia to address key themes in investment and financial markets. The Ladies Finance Forum will meet on a regular basis and will include experienced speakers from Deutsche Bank and affiliated entities to discuss topics including wealth planning and protection, technology and associated macro trends, alternative and renewable energy, investment asset classes, and trends in investment in contemporary art.
The first gathering of the forum took place on Sept. 17, at the Al-Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh and saw great interest from senior Saudi female executives from a range of industries and commercial backgrounds.
Senior executives from Deutsche Bank including Peter Hinder, head of wealth management Europe Middle East and Africa, and Jamal Al-Kishi, chief executive officer Middle East and Africa, were also in attendance.
Deutsche Bank will host the next Ladies Finance Forum in London as part of its Frieze Art Fair program. The next event in Riyadh, scheduled for later this year, will focus on the theme of digitalization.
The Ladies Finance Forum was a concept developed by Haifa Al-Obaid, director, senior client adviser at Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh.
Al-Obaid said: “The forum is one of a kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We saw great enthusiasm from the ladies in attendance and we are thrilled with the feedback we have received from the forum’s participants.”
Al-Kishi, Deutsche Bank’s CEO in the Middle East and Africa, said: “Deutsche Bank is deeply committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Plan and Vision 2030. As the empowerment of women in the Kingdom is a key pillar of this plan, we are committed to supporting this endeavor through the creation of this unique forum, at the same time providing our valued clients access to senior Deutsche Bank thought-leaders from around the globe.”
The inaugural forum saw a welcome address from Al-Kishi and Hinder. Mohammed Hawa, Deutsche Bank’s head of equities in Saudi Arabia, spoke on Saudi Arabia’s macroeconomic outlook and opportunities in the Kingdom’s equity markets.
Deutsche Bank launches Ladies Finance Forum in Riyadh
Deutsche Bank launches Ladies Finance Forum in Riyadh
‘Wealth Grows Here’: Aljazira Bank launches new brand identity
Aljazira Bank announced the launch of its new brand identity under the slogan “Wealth Grows Here,” marking a natural evolution in a growth journey spanning more than five decades. Over the years, successive phases of transformation have shaped the bank into what it is today, with the new identity serving as the culmination of a strategic chapter that strengthened the bank’s role within the Saudi banking sector.
As part of this milestone, the new brand launch also extended to Aljazira Capital, the bank’s investment arm, reflecting a unified vision and strategic alignment across the group. The updated identity of Aljazira Capital underscored its evolution as a specialized investment and wealth management institution, focused on delivering carefully structured investment solutions and strengthening its role as a trusted partner in building and growing long-term investment portfolios, fully aligned with the bank’s broader direction.
The announcement also included the launch of the new identity for Fawri, aligning it with the bank’s updated brand and reflecting its commitment to delivering reliable and seamless financial transfers within an advanced and integrated financial ecosystem.
Naif bin Abdulkareem Al-Abdulkareem, CEO and managing director of Aljazira Bank, said: “The new brand identity goes beyond a visual change; it is a true reflection of what the bank has become today. Since the strategic refresh in 2023, we have restructured how we operate, aligned our business lines around a shared objective, and strengthened execution. The progress we see today, in service quality and speed of delivery — confirms that we are moving in the right direction.”
The new identity reflects the outcomes of the bank’s 2023 strategic transformation, a pivotal milestone in its journey. This phase focused on developing an integrated banking ecosystem with a stronger emphasis on individual wealth management, supported by a more agile and efficient operating model led by digital channels. It balanced sustainable growth with strengthening the corporate portfolio, accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Since its establishment, Aljazira Bank has progressed through successive stages of growth, evolving from a traditional bank into a more innovative and specialized financial institution. Today, it places wealth management at the core of its proposition, offering a banking experience built on long-term relationships and a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations. In parallel, the bank has continued to reinforce its role as a trusted partner to the business sector, serving large corporates as well as small and medium-sized enterprises through solutions that support growth, sustainability, and the Kingdom’s broader economic development goals.
At the heart of this direction stands the bank’s new slogan, “Wealth Grows Here,” which captures its role as a key partner in building and preserving wealth for individuals and businesses alike, creating sustainable value beyond the delivery of traditional banking services.
