LUCA MEDDA is the new general manager of Centro Capital Doha. With 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry – eight of which with Rotana – and having worked in Qatar, the UAE and Egypt, he possesses a strong understanding

ADIL AL GHAITH is Emirates’ new senior vice president of commercial operations for the Gulf, Middle East and Iran. In this post, he will direct a number of the carrier’s segments in the region.

WAEL EL BEHI has been named general manager at First Central Hotel Apartments, in Dubai. El Behi will oversee all operations of the 524-room property, including guest services, sales

FATHI KHOGALY has returned to Grand Hyatt Dubai, now taking over as general manager. Khogaly joins the hotel from his most recent role as general manager at Hyatt Regency Dubai.

HASSAN HASSANEIN has been selected general manager at Mövenpick Hotel Jeddah. Prior to his appointment, Hassanein served as general manager at Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait for over two years and held

RÉMY MERCKX continues at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group as vice president of marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa.