Kaled Sharabassy has been appointed as the new GM at Anantara Eastern Mangroves to overlook the tranquil and elegant Anantara Eastern Mangroves, with a team of 230 employees from 35 countries. Sharabassy brings in a wealth of dynamic experience in managing operational excellence and revenue optimisation. 

Amadeus has appointed Karim Eldeghedy as senior manager, pre-sales & solutions adoption. Eldeghedy will oversee pre-sales and Amadeus’ leading IT projects within the country, focusing on GDS. He has worked with companies such as Sabre Travel Network Middle East and Bahrain Institute of Technology.

Cenk Unverdi has been promoted to regional general manager of Rixos Hotels in the UAE. Unverdi will now manage Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Rixos Premium Dubai, Rixos Saadiyat Island and Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Prior to this, Cenk was cluster GM of Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotels & Suites and Rixos Premium Dubai.

The Emirates Group has appointed Hana Al Awadhi as vice-president HR, overseeing dnata’s HR Business partnership at dnata Airport Operations in Dubai and across the world. Hana has 13 years of experience in HR and started her career with Emirates in 2006 as a HR specialist in HR Business Support department.

Craig Bruce has been appointed as the new general manager of Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi. Craig will be overseeing the luxury complex, managing its operations and maintaining the service and quality the hotel. Prior to this, he was cluster general manager of Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island and Hala Arjaan by Rotana.

Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan have appointed two new members to their team. Iryna Klevetenko has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager. She has over 10 years of experience in F&B operations. Prior to her appointment, she was assistant food and beverage director during pre-opening at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Abu Dhabi. Taufik Ghafour has been appointed as the new director of sales and marketing. He has over 10 years of experience in hospitality and prior to this role, he was cluster sales director of Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn Downtown and Kingsgate Abu Dhabi.

Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan have appointed two new members to their team. Iryna Klevetenko has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager. She has over 10 years of experience in F&B operations. Prior to her appointment, she was assistant food and beverage director during pre-opening at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Abu Dhabi. Taufik Ghafour has been appointed as the new director of sales and marketing. He has over 10 years of experience in hospitality and prior to this role, he was cluster sales director of Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn Downtown and Kingsgate Abu Dhabi.

Abdulhadi Al Mansouri is president of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. He has worked as deputy head of Finance and Operations, King Abdullah Center for Petroleum Studies and Research, served as ASHRM president and has been assistant to the minister of transport, among other great achievements.