Mohammad Taha has been appointed as General Manager at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7

Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mohammad Taha as General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to Kuwait’s newly launched lifestyle hotel in Mangaf.

Mohammad Taha General Manager Ray Hotel by Cloud 7

A seasoned hotelier with an extensive background across luxury brands and lifestyle hospitality concepts in the Middle East and Southern Asia, Mohammad will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, guest experience and commercial performance of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as the property continues to establish itself as Kuwait’s most contemporary seaside lifestyle destination.

Operated by Kerten Hospitality under the Cloud 7 brand, Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 recently opened in Mangaf, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and offering a contemporary stay experience centred around design, wellbeing, dining and community connection.

Mohammad joins the role with a proven track record of leadership across multiple international markets including Jordan, Qatar, Vietnam, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. His career has seen him work across multiple respected hospitality brands, building strong expertise in hotel openings, operational excellence, food and beverage strategy, talent development and delivering elevated guest experiences.

His appointment comes at an exciting time for Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as the hotel builds momentum with staycation demand, family experiences, lifestyle programming and the upcoming launch of Joontos Restaurant. It also supports Kerten Hospitality’s continued expansion across the GCC, and particularly in Kuwait, where the group has been active since 2021 with The House Hotel Al Khiran.

Located on Kuwait’s coastline in Mangaf, Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 features 59 rooms and suites, wellness facilities, social dining experiences, event spaces and curated lifestyle programming designed for both business and leisure travellers, as well as local residents.

For more information, please visit https://cloud7hotels.com/ray/ 

Mohammad Taha is an alumnus of Cornell | Nolan School of Hotel Administration – Class of 2017.

General Management Middle East Kuwait Mangaf

Cloud7 Hotels is an innovative, independent, local-loving, affordable hotel concept for the next generation traveler. “Cloud” stands for our cozy and playful accommodation designed with soft, contemporary colors, while “7” stands for our seventh sense - technology - which means that every step we take fully integrates that evolution. Cloud7 seeks to inspire guests to be spontaneous, be free and live life to the fullest.

Kerten Hospitality is a division of Ireland-based Kerten, a private and independent investment firm dedicated to creating value and profitable growth.