Kuwait, 16 May 2026 – Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mohammad Taha as General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to Kuwait’s newly launched lifestyle hotel in Mangaf.
A seasoned hotelier with an extensive background across luxury brands and lifestyle hospitality concepts in the Middle East and Southern Asia, Mohammad will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, guest experience and commercial performance of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as the property continues to establish itself as Kuwait’s most contemporary seaside lifestyle destination.
Operated by Kerten Hospitality under the Cloud 7 brand, Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 recently opened in Mangaf, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and offering a contemporary stay experience centred around design, wellbeing, dining and community connection.
Mohammad joins the role with a proven track record of leadership across multiple international markets including Jordan, Qatar, Vietnam, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. His career has seen him work across multiple respected hospitality brands, building strong expertise in hotel openings, operational excellence, food and beverage strategy, talent development and delivering elevated guest experiences.
His appointment comes at an exciting time for Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as the hotel builds momentum with staycation demand, family experiences, lifestyle programming and the upcoming launch of Joontos Restaurant. It also supports Kerten Hospitality’s continued expansion across the GCC, and particularly in Kuwait, where the group has been active since 2021 with The House Hotel Al Khiran.
“Mohammad’s appointment reflects Kerten Hospitality’s continued focus on building high-performing lifestyle destinations led by exceptional talent,” said Mina Anziani, COO of Kerten Hospitality. “As we expand our footprint across the GCC, leadership appointments like this are critical to ensuring every property delivers on our wider vision: hospitality that is commercially strong, sustainable, culturally relevant, and deeply connected to its destination.
Ray Hotel by Cloud7 represents an important step in our Kuwait growth story and with Mohammad’s operational expertise and people-first leadership, we are well positioned to strengthen the hotel’s market presence while creating the kind of guest experiences and community engagement that define Kerten Hospitality across the region.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mohammad Taha said: “I am delighted to be here at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 at such an exciting time for both the hotel and Kuwait’s wider hospitality market. Guest expectations are evolving quickly, and in line with this our focus will be on positioning Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 as a lifestyle hotel that combines quality, comfort and service with a genuine sense of connection to place”.
“I look forward to working with the team to deliver uniquely memorable guest experiences, develop collaborations and community partnerships, and create a dynamic destination that resonates with both residents and international travellers.” he added.
Located on Kuwait’s coastline in Mangaf, Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 features 59 rooms and suites, wellness facilities, social dining experiences, event spaces and curated lifestyle programming designed for both business and leisure travellers, as well as local residents.
For more information, please visit https://cloud7hotels.com/ray/
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