Hilton Worldwide recently announced further expansion to its MEA operational team with two new senior appointments in its Technology department. Ehab Zaki joined the company as Regional Director Field Technology Services - Egypt & Levant and Radi Karnib joined as Regional Director Field Technology Services - Arabian Peninsula. Ehab Zaki has over 25 years of IT experience within the hospitality sector having worked at a number of international hotel companies as well as with a specialized technology company in Egypt. An Egyptian national, Ehab's new responsibilities cover IT operations at Hilton Worldwide's regional office in Cairo, including; 18 hotels in Egypt, four in Levant as well as the company's pipeline properties across North Africa. On the other hand, Radi Karnib has a comprehensive background in technology within the hospitality industry and also brings with him expertise from IT projects within the GCC countries. His extensive practical experience in KSA, and in Makkah specifically, will be of great value as Hilton Worldwide continue with the plans to open six new hotels in Makkah; hiring a further 9000 team members by 2014. Sam Abbas, Senior Director, Field Technology Services, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said “I am delighted to welcome both Ehab Zaki and Radi Karnib to their new roles. These strategic appointments are critical for the company as they both bring a high level of expertise to the table. These appointments come at a time where we continue to provide a quality service to hotel guests and, at the same time, develop the necessary network and systems to support our new hotels." Ehab will be based at the Hilton Worldwide Regional Cairo Office while Radi will operate from the Hilton Worldwide MEA Headquarters in Dubai. Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Double Tree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Hilton Middle East & Africa Hilton Worldwide currently operates 54 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totaling more than 15,500 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean. Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 40 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.
