Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of a new human resources director, Samiha Al Balooshi, at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

The move follows her successful career in the industry across the past 13 years.

Commencing her new role immediately, Al Balooshi has attained over a decade of industry experience.

She brings with her a wealth of insight into areas including employee relations, HR business partnering and talent acquisition across the banking, hospitality and the public sector.

Her current role sees her taking the lead with the operational HR team and learning and development programs, in addition to overseeing all HR services, operations, employee relations, emiratisation and performance management.

Al Balooshi has been with the Jumeirah Group since 2014, when she came on board as part of the emiratisation team to drive efforts to develop and recognise local talent.

Her tenure with the group has seen her achieve numerous awards from an internal and external front.

Al Balooshi is a graduate in business management from the University of Dubai and an associate member of the CIPD.

When outside of work she is passionate about photography, horse riding and travelling to new destinations.