Recent years have shown the convening power of the region in bringing climate leaders together, with COP27 in Egypt last year and the UAE hosting COP28 this year.
The economic potential of the Middle East-China trade corridor was the focus of discussion at an exclusive International Connections briefing organised by HSBC and the UAE China Business Council, for Chinese businesses and clients based in the UAE.
By Zoë Knight, Group Head, Centre of Sustainable Finance and Head of Climate Change MENAT at HSBC
Abdulfattah Sharaf has been appointed Chairman of the Board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HBME) with Mohamed Al Marzooqi succeeding him as HSBC UAE Chief Executive Officer as the bank accelerates its growth in its Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region.
The historic Middle East to Southeast Asia trade corridor was the focus of an international business roadshow earlier this year.
Patrick George has been appointed Global Head of Markets & Securities Services (MSS), responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of the business globally.
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