How Saudi Arabia can harness retired expat talent

How Saudi Arabia can harness retired expat talent

As Saudi Arabia continues to develop and diversify its economy, the need for skilled professionals has reached an unprecedented level. Dagmar Symes, CEO of Hill Robinson Estates Saudia LLC, shares her views on the social reforms in KSA and how retired expat talent can be leveraged.

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OPINION: The evolution of Saudi Arabia by Dagmar Symes

OPINION: The evolution of Saudi Arabia by Dagmar Symes

Dagmar Symes, the GM of Hill Robinson Project Management shares her views on the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality landscape.

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A tribute to Lebanon – Opinion

A tribute to Lebanon – Opinion

Dagmar Symes was the first female GM to serve at Lebanon’s iconic Phoenicia Hotel. Despite leaving in 2018, she has remained a staunch supporter of the country’s hospitality scene.

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Saluting the hospitality industry’s women trailblazers

Saluting the hospitality industry’s women trailblazers

Women are shaking up hospitality like never before, bringing talent, ideas and a can-do attitude to the sector in unprecedented times. Here, thirty professionals who are today disrupting the industry across the region in a big way, share their success stories and offer words of wisdom to those just starting out.

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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal inspired culinary popup

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal inspired culinary popup

Inspired by Princess Diana’s visit to the Fabled Green Mountain and The Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the spectacular 5-star mountain top hotel, is thrilled to announce a royal inspired popup culinary event due to take place at the heart of the...

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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal culinary popup event

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal culinary popup event

Inspired by Princess Diana’s visit to the Fabled Green Mountain and the wedding of the duke and duchess of Sussex, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the spectacular 5-star mountain top hotel will be launching an unprecedented event scheduled for November. It will take place at what is known as Diana’s Point,...

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35 Influential Women in Hospitality

35 Influential Women in Hospitality

HN shines a spotlight on 35 of the top female hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs in the Middle East…

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Dagmar Symes joins Oman’s Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort as GM

Dagmar Symes joins Oman’s Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort as GM

She has over three decades of experience in both the hotel and luxury retail industries across Europe and the Middle East.

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35 Influential Women in Hospitality

35 Influential Women in Hospitality

HN shines a spotlight on 35 of the top female hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs in the Middle East…

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