The Hospitality Majlis

Meet Safwan Modir | Co-founder & CEO of Al Haboob and Camel Quest

On the tenth episode, we welcome Safwan Modir, Co-founder & CEO of Al Haboob and Camel Quest. From leading some of the world’s most respected luxury hotels to becoming one of the region’s most recognized camel racing pioneers, Safwan Modir has built a career defined by bold reinvention and unconventional vision.In this episode, we sit down with Safwan Modir, Co-founder & CEO of Al Haboob and Camel Quest, to discuss reinvention, heritage, luxury hospitality, and how camel racing is evolving into a global entertainment and cultural movement.From boardrooms to racetracks, this conversation explores passion, vision, and building experiences that leave a lasting impact.With Alexander Suski and Renata Messarra

Meet Mohamed Hilal | Founder & CEO of Mohamed Hilal Group

On the ninth episode, we welcome Mohamed Hilal, Founder & CEO of Mohamed Hilal Group and the creative mind behind some of the region’s most recognizable lifestyle brands, including Third Avenue Boutique, Ana Restaurant, Hind Al Oud, Anfasic Dokhoon, Khaltat, and HOB Luxury.With a portfolio of 100+ stores across the GCC spanning fragrance, retail, and hospitality, he continues to redefine how heritage and innovation come together in modern luxury.We discuss building brands with meaning, creating emotional experiences, and the future of experiential retail in the region.With Alexander Suski and Renata Messarra

Meet Chef Salam Daqqaq | MENA’s Best Female Chef and Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree

On the eighth episode, we welcome we welcome Chef Salam Daqqaq, founder of Sufret Maryam and Bait Maryam, whose cuisine is rooted in memory and shaped by experience. A MENA's 50 Best Award winner, MENA’s Best Female Chef, a Michelin Guide recognized restaurateur, Author, and Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree, she continues to redefine what it means to lead with authenticity. We discuss the legacy, cultural storytelling, and building restaurants that resonates far beyond the plate.

Meet Claudia de Brito | The World’s 50 Best Middle East Academy Vice Chair

On the seventh episode, we welcome Claudia de Brito - a global hospitality journalist shaping how the world understands dining today. As Gulf Academy Chair for MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants and Middle East Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, she sits at the centre of one of the industry’s most influential rankings. We discuss influence, responsibility, and what defines true excellence in hospitality today.

Meet Grégoire Berger | Hospitality Leader & Entrepreneur

On the sixth episode of the Hospitality Majlis, we sit down with Grégoire Berger, one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed chefs. Former Executive Chef of Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm, he helped shape one of the region’s most celebrated fine dining experiences. Now, as the founder of Monarch Events UAE and the visionary behind Kraken, he continues to push culinary boundaries. We explore his journey, creative discipline, and vision for the future of gastronomy.