Nehme Imad Darwiche, at 31, is one of the hospitality market’s youngest CEOs. Nehme Imad Darwiche, at 31, is one of the hospitality market’s youngest CEOs.

Jannah Hotels and Resorts: Five key facts and figures about the group

1. Jannah Eastern Mangroves Suites was the first property launched by Jannah Hotels & Resorts. This debut hotel for the UAE-born group opened in September 2013, and offers 88 suites.

2. The internet speed offered to guests at Jannah Burj Al Sarab is 1.2GB per second. According to Jannah, that makes it the world’s fastest internet speed in a hotel.

3. The group’s latest Dubai project is the Jannah Dubai Creek. Expected to open in 2018, the new hotel will have 152 rooms.

4. Jannah’s current rate of growth has seen the group expand to five properties within 2.5 years.

5. Jannah’s current target for growth ahead of 2020, is to open 27 properties. The group aims to increase this number to 33 properties by 2020.

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Nehme Imad Darwiche: Five people that inspire me

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: “He really cared about the people in his country.”

Leonardo da Vinci: “He was very curious and he always learnt from nature.”

Walt Disney: “Because of his ability to imagine.”

Abraham Lincoln: “He was super determined.”

Warren Buffett: “He is very patient, and he does his research all the time.”