Jannah Hotels and Resorts has appointed Ahmed Seliem as director of HR, the company confirmed on December 22, 2025, in the UAE. The appointment supports the group’s workforce strategy as it prepares for its next stage of business growth.
What changed at Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Ahmed Seliem has assumed responsibility for human resources across Jannah Hotels and Resorts’ portfolio. He will oversee organisational development, workforce planning, and HR transformation initiatives. His remit also includes culture alignment and employee experience.
The appointment places Seliem on the brand’s senior leadership team. His role covers policy execution, compliance, and people strategy across multiple hospitality assets.
Professional background and experience
Before joining Jannah Hotels and Resorts, Seliem served as human capital director at Erth Abu Dhabi. He managed HR operations for more than 4,000 employees across hotels, catering, wellness facilities, and dining venues.
During his tenure, he led group-wide restructuring, KPI realignment, and digital HR upgrades. He also coordinated workforce readiness for COP28 UAE. Earlier in his career, Seliem spent nearly ten years at Rixos Hotels in senior HR leadership roles, including director of talent and culture.
Impact on workforce and operations
Seliem brings nearly 20 years of experience in Human Capital Management and multi-unit hospitality operations. His expertise includes UAE labour law, large-scale workforce integration, and HR systems modernisation.
The company expects the appointment to strengthen internal processes and support employee engagement. The role aligns HR operations with operational performance as the group expands its footprint.
Next phase for the Hospitality group
The company stated that Seliem’s appointment supports long-term organisational readiness. His mandate includes aligning people strategy with commercial objectives and maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.
Jannah Hotels and Resorts continues to focus on workforce capability as a core business function. The leadership change reflects its preparation for future operational demands.
