Mohammed Wazir Appointed General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar

Hospitality veteran returns to Corinthia to lead the pre-opening of the brand’s first hotel in the GCC

Corinthia Hotels has named Mohammed Wazir as the General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, a landmark luxury hotel scheduled to open in early 2027. The appointment marks a significant step in the brand’s regional growth strategy as it prepares to debut in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) hospitality market.

Wazir returns to Corinthia with more than two decades of international hospitality leadership experience. Recognized for his operational expertise and strategic leadership, he has built a strong reputation for managing luxury resorts, leading complex pre-opening projects, and enhancing guest experiences across global destinations.

Experienced leadership in luxury hospitality

Throughout his career, Wazir has held senior management roles with internationally recognized hospitality brands including Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Habitas. His leadership portfolio includes several high-profile resort destinations in the Middle East.

He previously led operations at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, and Our Habitas Ras Abrouq in Qatar. Across these properties, Wazir focused on strengthening guest satisfaction, enhancing brand positioning, and delivering strong commercial performance in competitive luxury markets.

His experience in managing destination resorts and developing high-end hospitality concepts positions him well to oversee Corinthia’s newest project in Qatar.

Strong history with the Corinthia brand

Wazir’s return to Corinthia Hotels reflects his longstanding association with the brand. Earlier in his career, he held operational roles across several Corinthia properties, gaining valuable experience in both established and emerging hospitality markets.

His previous assignments included Corinthia Prague, Corinthia St. Petersburg, Corinthia London, Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta, and Corinthia Tripoli. This background has given him deep familiarity with the brand’s service philosophy, operational standards, and global luxury positioning.

Leading the launch of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar

In his new role, Wazir will oversee the pre-opening strategy and operational launch of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar. His responsibilities will include building the leadership team, establishing service standards, and positioning the hotel within Qatar’s evolving luxury hospitality landscape.

The hotel will be part of the Gewan Island development, an emerging waterfront destination designed to combine luxury living, retail experiences, and upscale hospitality offerings.

Strengthening Corinthia’s presence in the Middle East

The opening of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar will represent the brand’s first property in the GCC region and an important milestone in its global expansion strategy. The project highlights the company’s ambition to grow its presence in key international markets while maintaining its focus on luxury service and destination-driven hospitality.

Corinthia Hotels is also planning additional developments in the region, including the upcoming Corinthia Dubai, which is expected to open in 2030 as part of the brand’s broader expansion across the Middle East.

With Mohammed Wazir leading the project, Corinthia aims to establish a strong entry into Qatar’s luxury hospitality sector while delivering a distinctive guest experience aligned with the brand’s heritage and global standards.