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Abdullah Hasanat, Director of Human Resources - Jordan, Movenpick Resorts & Hotels Jordan
Abdullah Saad Al-Otaiby, Assistant Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Hotel Jeddah
Ghaith Dalati, Director of Talent and Culture, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
Grainne Johnston, Director of Human Resources, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Jessica Markham, Director of Talent & Culture, Raffles Dubai
Kaustav Sen, Director of Human Resources and Training, Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Nalinrat Rattanajit, Director of Learning & Development, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Samah Magrahby, Learning & Development Manager, Crowne Plaza Sohar