Hilton has announced the launch of Raeidat (meaning Pioneers), its new Women in Leadership programme in Saudi Arabia – a development journey created to prepare women for future leadership roles within the hospitality sector.  

The inaugural cohort brings together 25 women from 10 Hilton hotels across the Kingdom, selected for their leadership potential and readiness to progress into more senior roles.

Spanning nine months, the programme begins with a five-month learning phase combining virtual and in-person workshops, e-learning, and structured mentoring.

Participants will develop leadership capability, business and financial acumen, operational excellence, and service culture, supported by applied assignments and a business project.

The programme concludes with a four-month personalised coaching phase designed to reinforce learning and prepare participants for future leadership opportunities.

Kamel Ajami, Vice President Operations, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, Hilton, said, “Empowering women to lead is a cornerstone of Hilton’s people strategy and aligns closely with the ambitions of Vision 2030. Raeidat reflects our belief that investing in our people fuels long‑term progress. This programme creates meaningful opportunities for women to advance their careers and help shape the hospitality landscape in the Kingdom. With over 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia, we’re focused on cultivating future leaders – giving the next generation of Saudi hoteliers the skills to power the Kingdom’s rapidly growing tourism and hospitality sector.”-TradeArabia News Service