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Safdar Ali Rashid has been appointed as Cluster Assistant Chief Engineer at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Safdar Ali Rashid is the cluster assistant chief engineer at The First Collection Waterfront. With over 19 years of experience, he has been instrumental in overseeing all building-related systems including maintenance of equipment and internal and external structures to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. His achievements include implementing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring fire safety, and fostering collaboration between engineering and other hotel departments.

Fady Salah has been appointed as Cluster Financial Controller at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Fady Salah serves as the cluster financial controller for The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Bringing in over 18 years of experience, Salah plays a pivotal role in managing accounting and financial operations for both hotels. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the accounting department, procurement, and all financial aspects of business and driving the hotel's financial strategy and planning. He is responsible for assessing the financial performance of the hotels as well as possible risks and investments.

Varun Kalra has been appointed as Cluster Executive Housekeeper at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Varun Kalra is the cluster executive housekeeper at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Kalra's responsibilities include heading the housekeeping department, where he manages a dedicated team of 85 members and his role extends to pre-opening activities, budgeting, capex, and P&L management, as well as recruitment and training initiatives.

Presa Mae has been appointed as Human Resources Business Partner at The First Collection Waterfront

Presa Mae is the HR business partner at The First Collection Waterfront and possesses a rich background in HR management. Mae excels in recruitment activities for the hotel, conducting and leading interviews for staff and initial screenings in addition to creating onboarding processes. She also works closely with the hotel management to craft HR policies for talent retention.

Nabil Youssef has been appointed as Cluster Director of Rooms at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Nabil Youssef will serve as the cluster director of rooms at The First Collection, overseeing the duties of all housekeepers and front office staff in both The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Some of his accomplishments include achieving substantial upsell revenue for check-ins and overseeing a successful score of zero turnover for colleagues in the first year of operations.

Greg Moses has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Greg Moses will helm the property as the cluster general manager of The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Moses has 20 years of professional hospitality experience in luxury operations and oversees all aspects of the property's operations, including guest satisfaction, staff management, and financial performance ensuring the overall success and quality of the establishments.

Khrystyna Masych has been appointed as Assistant Digital Marketing Manager at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

With an impressive track record of five years in global media campaign management for brands spanning North America, Asia, and Europe, Masych will spearhead the property's online paid advertising campaigns. Her responsibilities will encompass strategizing, designing, implementing, and optimizing these campaigns, including search engine optimization efforts.

Ekaterina Andreeva has been appointed as Director of Sales & Distribution at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi introduces Ekaterina Andreeva as its new Director of Sales and Distribution. In her new role, Ms. Andreeva will play a crucial part in overseeing the strategic functions of the sales and reservations teams. She will also maintain a strong emphasis on budget management and optimizing the department's financial performance.

Joe Nassoura has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road

The Fairmont Dubai, an iconic landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road, attributes its current and future success to the commitment and dedication of its industrious team. Following a recent rejuvenation, Fairmont Dubai SZR is happy to announce the appointment of Joe Nassoura as General Manager, responsible for overseeing the comprehensive development and representation of the property's daily operations.

Jerin Varghese has been appointed as Chef at Jones the Grocer at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis

Chef Varghese, known in more casually as DJ Chef J, brings with him over 15 years of culinary experience and a presence in the music scene as a professional DJ and event creator. His career includes stints at Marriott, Grand Heritage Hilton, Southern Sun, and Dusit Thani. He is recognised for his ability to combine food and music, leveraging his relationship-building skills and flair for managing the energy of spaces through both cuisine and entertainment.

OMNIYAT Launches ORLA Infinity, Dorchester Collection, Dubai on Palm Jumeirah

OMNIYAT, Dubai's leading visionary developer, has officially unveiled its latest luxury project, ORLA Infinity, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. This new masterpiece is set to seamlessly blend with the stunning surroundings of Palm Jumeirah, offering an infinite resort-style living experience alongside its counterpart, ORLA, Dorchester Collection Dubai, located at the iconic crescent of Palm Jumeirah.