Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) formally tapped Mohamed Abdelbary (LinkedIn) as its new CEO, according to an ADX disclosure (pdf), Abdelbary has been serving as the bank’s acting CEO since March, stepping in after the resignation of former CEO Nasser Alawadhi. Prior to joining ADIB, he served as Standard Chartered Bank’s regional CFO for Africa and the Middle East.

State-owned health tech firm M42 appointed Paul Jones (LinkedIn) as CEO of its Omics Center of Excellence, according to a statement. Jones has over 30 years of experience in life sciences, including previous roles at Illumina, Genomic Enterprises, and Vortex Biosciences. In his new position, Jones will lead large-scale genomics initiatives, including the Emirati Genome Program, and collaborate with local healthcare providers to tailor solutions for the UAE and broader regions.

About the M42 center: The Omics Center of Excellence is the region’s largest omics facility. It aims to advance global healthcare by focusing on disease prevention, early detection, treatment optimization, and monitoring.

UK fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider Osso appointed Daniel Burbridge (LinkedIn) as its Middle East general manager ahead of launching a Middle East arm based in Abu Dhabi as part of its global expansion strategy, according to a press release. Burbridge boasts 11 years of experience at Osso, serving in various roles, most recently acting as service manager for the MENA region.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts appointed Sir Nicholas Patten as a Judge of the Court of Appeal, effective 3 October, according to a press release (pdf). This comes in light of Sir Peter Blanchard’s retirement. Patten began his legal career at Lincoln’s Inn in 1974 and became Queen’s Counsel in 1988.

A1rwater taps new leadership for Americas expansion: Abu Dhabi-headquartered air-to-water company A1rwater is expanding its Americas team with two key hires, according to a press release. Pete Carr (LinkedIn) was appointed as CEOof A1rwater – Americas, and Ryan Bibbo (LinkedIn) joined as COO.

Background: Pete Carr has been part of A1rwater’s board and has experience with beverage brands, including Bacardi, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and Diageo, where he most recently served as global growth officer. Bibbo brings over 25 years of expertise in human capital and operational leadership, previously serving as global vice president of HR at Bacardi and overseeing HR operations at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Diageo.

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