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In her new position, Turkmani will lead marketing and communications for Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, and Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek.

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, praised the MoU as essential for preparing students for their careers by combining classroom learning with hands-on experience.

In this position, Schupbach will oversee long-term strategy, brand stewardship, and overall portfolio results, with a continued focus on disciplined growth, revenue maximization, and experiential concepts that blend local culture with innovative design.

Nessim brings more than ten years of strategic financial and operational expertise from his tenure at Orascom Development, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and held several senior positions across the MENA region.

Gajial arrives from Albertsons to take on the role of chief merchandising and digital officer, where he will lead merchandising, digital strategy, marketing, loyalty initiatives, and retail media across the company’s 2,000 stores.

Under his stewardship, the four venues will deliver innovative culinary experiences and engaging entertainment, blending strategic vision with operational expertise.

Thanawala will now lead North America’s development strategies and restaurant operations alongside his finance responsibilities.

In his new role, Ahmed is tasked with driving Rixos’ expansion in Saudi Arabia, overseeing new hotel launches, financial strategy, and partnerships that strengthen the brand’s position in the luxury all-inclusive segment.

Saleh’s data-driven strategies and commercial foresight substantially boosted the hotel’s topline, positioning it among Dubai’s strongest luxury hospitality performers.