Goldman Assembles Team of Top Bankers to Strengthen Mideast Ties

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has set up a team comprised of its most senior executives, tasked with strengthening the Wall Street bank’s ties to the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter.

The group, which includes global heads of key business units and the bank’s regional chief executive officer, has been working to deepen relationships with funds across the oil-rich Middle East, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is confidential.

The team includes Anthony Gutman, co-chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs International, Zaid Khaldi, CEO for Middle East & ...