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
Dammam Airports partners with KaarTech to transform IT services
Dammam Airports, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, has partnered with KaarTech to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across its airport network in the Eastern Province.
This milestone advances Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthens Dammam Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences. The collaboration was inaugurated through an official signing ceremony attended by Mohammed Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports, and Shahinsha Abdul Basheer, CEO of KaarTech, signifying a shared commitment to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation through innovation and intelligent technology.
Recognized as one of the world’s largest airports by land area, Dammam Airports connects more than 12 million passengers each year and plays a vital role in strengthening the Kingdom’s aviation growth. With this partnership, the company is set to transform its IT landscape into a secure, scalable, and intelligent environment that supports the complexities of modern airport operations.
KaarTech will manage the complete IT landscape across three airports, covering infrastructure, cloud, and network operations, along with 24/7 service management. This engagement also includes comprehensive application support beyond SAP, enriched with automation, proactive governance, and predictive intelligence. KaarTech will enable Dammam Airports to achieve resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability through a comprehensive AI governance approach that embeds transparency, accountability, and innovation into every layer of IT operations, positioning the company as a trusted driver of aviation modernization.
This partnership aims to transform IT from a back-end function into an AI-enabled strategic driver of business performance and passenger experience. From ensuring business continuity and strengthening operational reliability to enabling connected, insight-driven airport services, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable aviation.
Through this engagement, KaarTech reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in AI-led enterprise transformation, delivering deep expertise in managing complex technology ecosystems with intelligence and precision. For Dammam Airports, the partnership represents a decisive step in aligning operational excellence with the national vision for innovation, digital connectivity, and long-term growth.
Together, the two organizations will drive smarter airport operations and deliver sustainable value for the Kingdom’s growing aviation ecosystem.
