Mohamed Sherbini takes lead role
Dubai, UAE, 8 January, 2003: InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Mohamed Sherbini as the new general manager of the InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid Hotel Makkah, one of 21 hotels managed by the company in Saudi Arabia.
With over thirty years experience in the hotel business, Sherbini has spent over half of his career working in Saudi Arabia, while also holding senior positions in hotels in Egypt and Kuwait.
The InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid Hotel Makkah, with its prime location in front of the Grand Mosque, offers unparalleled views of the holy site from the majority of its rooms and suites.
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