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<title>Hoteliers in Gulf | Hospitality News, Hotel Openings &amp;amp; Leadership Appointments in the Middle East &#45; : Leadership</title>
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<title>Future Leaders Challenge partners with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism as Issam Kazim joins as Global Patron</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/future-leaders-challenge-partners-det-issam-kazim-global-patron</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Future Leaders Challenge has partnered with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, with Issam Kazim joining as Global Patron. The collaboration aims to strengthen hospitality talent development by connecting education institutions, government bodies, and industry leaders. Dubai will host the Future Leaders Challenge Global Finals in February 2026, bringing together hospitality executives, policymakers, and students from more than 80 schools worldwide to discuss the future of workforce development in the tourism and hospitality industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:42:26 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>IHG Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts appoints Haitham Mattar as Managing Director for India, Middle East &amp;amp; Africa</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/ihg-hotels-resorts-appoints-haitham-mattar-managing-director-imea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts has appointed Haitham Mattar as Managing Director for the India, Middle East and Africa region. With more than 25 years of hospitality and tourism experience, Mattar returns to IHG after previously holding leadership roles within the company. Based in Dubai, he will oversee operations and development across a portfolio of 165 hotels and a pipeline of over 100 properties across eight brands in the IMEA region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:35:43 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Mark Kirby charts global growth for One&amp;amp;Only Resorts</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/mark-kirby-leads-global-expansion-of-one-and-only-resorts</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mark Kirby, former leader at Emaar Hospitality Group, is now guiding the global growth strategy of One&amp;Only Resorts under Kerzner International. With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Kirby previously helped expand Emaar’s portfolio from 14 to more than 26 properties, including flagship developments like Armani Hotel Dubai and Address Hotels + Resorts. At One&amp;Only Resorts, he now oversees international expansion, including new luxury destinations such as Montana, Fiji, Hudson Valley, and Antigua. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:23:09 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Radisson Hotel Group promotes Tim Cordon to Chief Operating Officer, Middle East &amp;amp; Africa</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/radisson-hotel-group-promotes-tim-cordon-coo-middle-east-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Radisson Hotel Group has promoted Tim Cordon to Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Africa. Previously Area Senior Vice President for the region, Cordon will oversee operations and growth strategies as the company continues expanding its hospitality portfolio. The leadership change also sees Jan Hanak appointed Managing Director for the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar. Radisson Hotel Group currently operates or has under development 167 hotels in the region and aims to reach 100 hotels in the Middle East by 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:14:05 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Hilton appoints Guy Hutchinson as President for Middle East &amp;amp; Africa</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/hilton-appoints-guy-hutchinson-president-middle-east-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hilton has named Guy Hutchinson as President for the Middle East &amp; Africa region, effective early 2024. Hutchinson returns to Hilton after leading Rotana Hotels &amp; Resorts as CEO and previously spending 16 years with Hilton in various international leadership roles. Based in Dubai, he will oversee Hilton’s rapidly expanding MEA portfolio of 285 hotels operating or under development across 11 brands, supporting the company’s continued growth across emerging and established tourism markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:08:16 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Emaar Hospitality Group appoints Olivier Harnisch as Chief Executive Officer</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/emaar-hospitality-group-appoints-olivier-harnisch-chief-executive-officer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emaar Hospitality Group has named Olivier Harnisch as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of international hospitality experience, Harnisch previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, overseeing more than 350 hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His appointment is expected to support Emaar Hospitality Group’s growth strategy, strengthen guest experiences, and expand its portfolio of hotels and serviced residences as Dubai continues to grow as a global tourism destination. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:59:45 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>ACWA Power Appoints Dr. Samir J. Serhan as CEO in Planned Leadership Transition</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/acwa-power-appoints-dr-samir-j-serhan-ceo-march-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ACWA Power has appointed Dr. Samir J. Serhan as Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2026, following a structured succession process approved by the Board of Directors. Dr. Serhan previously served as President for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at ACWA Power and held senior global roles at Air Products, Praxair, and Linde. The company confirmed that its long-term strategy in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen remains unchanged. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:58:49 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>JLL Appoints Mouhammad Takieddin as Regional Head and CEO for Middle East and Africa</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/jll-mouhammad-takieddin-regional-head-ceo-mea-riyadh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JLL has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), based in Riyadh. Bringing over 25 years of global real estate and facilities management experience, Takieddin will lead regional growth with a focus on data centers, AI-enabled real estate solutions, and facilities management. The appointment strengthens JLL’s leadership presence in Saudi Arabia and supports its long-term expansion strategy across MEA markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:53:48 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Mohammed Wazir to Lead Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar Ahead of 2027 Launch</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/mohammed-wazir-appointed-gm-corinthia-gewan-island-qatar-2027</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Corinthia Hotels has appointed Mohammed Wazir as General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, scheduled to open in early 2027. With over 20 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Wazir will lead the pre-opening and full operational launch of the brand’s first hotel in the GCC. The landmark project on Gewan Island marks a major step in Corinthia’s Middle East expansion strategy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:44:13 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Gulf Air Announces Senior Executive Appointments to Enhance Operations and Passenger Experience</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/gulf-air-appoints-chief-operations-officer-chief-customer-experience-officer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gulf Air has strengthened its senior executive management team with the appointment of Captain Qasim Ismaeel as Chief Operations Officer and Hanadi Alaali as Chief Customer Experience Officer. The leadership changes are aimed at reinforcing operational excellence and elevating passenger experience across the airline’s network. Captain Qasim will oversee core operational divisions, while Alaali will lead service innovation and manage the Falcon Flyer loyalty programme. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:33:37 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Miraval The Red Sea Appoints Executive Leadership Team Ahead of Shura Island Debut</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/miraval-the-red-sea-executive-leadership-team-shura-island-opening</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Miraval The Red Sea has announced its Executive Leadership Team ahead of its launch on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia. The adults-only, all-inclusive wellness resort will be led by General Manager Juan Paolo Alfonso, supported by senior leaders across operations, wellness, food and beverage, and commercial strategy. The opening aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to strengthen luxury hospitality and wellness tourism along the Red Sea coast. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:40:36 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Zaher Bizri Appointed Director of Sales &amp;amp; Marketing at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea</title>
<link>https://hoteliersingulf.com/zaher-bizri-appointed-director-of-sales-and-marketing-six-senses-southern-dunes-red-sea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea has named Zaher Bizri as Director of Sales &amp; Marketing. Bringing over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, Bizri will lead commercial strategy, revenue growth, and brand positioning for the desert resort. His focus includes strengthening global market outreach, building strategic partnerships, and aligning marketing initiatives with sustainability, wellness, and Saudi Vision 2030 objectives as the Red Sea emerges as a key luxury tourism destination. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:40:36 +0530</pubDate>
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