Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Ayman Sallam as the hotel manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh.
Sallam joins the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh after managing several reputable hotels in Saudi Arabia for the previous years. He brings over 25 years’ experience of multi-cultural environments from his previous assignments in the Kingdom, Kuwait and Egypt, where he managed large teams from different backgrounds.
Besides his experience in the hospitality sector, Sallam brings an “energetic spirit” to the role. He said he is looking forward to the new challenge.
“Riyadh is an attractive destination for business and leisure travelers and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh aims to deliver a personalized and engaging guest experience combined with the distinctive character of local culture,” Sallam said.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh is located near the city center offering travelers easy proximity to main ministries, industrial zones, and international companies.
According to the hotel’s management, its prime location and Riyadh’s evolving cultural and business environment makes the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh perfect to explore the city and surrounding landscape.
“I am honored and excited to take on this new challenge as hotel manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh, where Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has had a presence since many years ago,” Sallam added. “I look forward to leading our team to create memorable experiences for the guests and to discover the ‘Yes I can’ spirit.”
Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh is a part of the Rezidor Hotel Group that is currently operating more than 1,440 hotels worldwide, with more than 20 hotels in Saudi Arabia only.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh announces new hotel manager
Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh announces new hotel manager
Dammam Airports partners with KaarTech to transform IT services
Dammam Airports, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, has partnered with KaarTech to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across its airport network in the Eastern Province.
This milestone advances Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthens Dammam Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences. The collaboration was inaugurated through an official signing ceremony attended by Mohammed Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports, and Shahinsha Abdul Basheer, CEO of KaarTech, signifying a shared commitment to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation through innovation and intelligent technology.
Recognized as one of the world’s largest airports by land area, Dammam Airports connects more than 12 million passengers each year and plays a vital role in strengthening the Kingdom’s aviation growth. With this partnership, the company is set to transform its IT landscape into a secure, scalable, and intelligent environment that supports the complexities of modern airport operations.
KaarTech will manage the complete IT landscape across three airports, covering infrastructure, cloud, and network operations, along with 24/7 service management. This engagement also includes comprehensive application support beyond SAP, enriched with automation, proactive governance, and predictive intelligence. KaarTech will enable Dammam Airports to achieve resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability through a comprehensive AI governance approach that embeds transparency, accountability, and innovation into every layer of IT operations, positioning the company as a trusted driver of aviation modernization.
This partnership aims to transform IT from a back-end function into an AI-enabled strategic driver of business performance and passenger experience. From ensuring business continuity and strengthening operational reliability to enabling connected, insight-driven airport services, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable aviation.
Through this engagement, KaarTech reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in AI-led enterprise transformation, delivering deep expertise in managing complex technology ecosystems with intelligence and precision. For Dammam Airports, the partnership represents a decisive step in aligning operational excellence with the national vision for innovation, digital connectivity, and long-term growth.
Together, the two organizations will drive smarter airport operations and deliver sustainable value for the Kingdom’s growing aviation ecosystem.
