The head of investor relations at First Gulf Bank has resigned from the bank to move to Qatar, the bank said on Sunday.

Joe Mallouf is leaving to join Al Khaliji Bank in Qatar on Jan. 13, FGB said in an emailed response to questions.

Meanwhile, Tim Burnell is joining First Gulf Bank in another post, head of corporate affairs for brand and marketing. He was previously vice-president for corporate communications at Dubai's Emirates airline.-Reuters