With almost 30 years in the hospitality industry, Khalid had the opportunity to manage various hotels under well-reputed international hotel chains in different countries. Khalid has had exposure to different business models, resorts, city hotels and mix used development.

Before joining Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Khalid spent 5 years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia managing the Hospitality Division for Al Hokair Group.

Khalid is a board member and member of the Investment Committee at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and also a board member and member of the Executive Committee at Al Hokair Group.

Khalid a 57 yr. old Finnish citizen of Moroccan origin, holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the Strathclyde University, United Kingdom.