Khaled Elblbisi Recognized in Hozpitality’s Best 30 Engineering Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025
Pioneering sustainable energy solutions in luxury hospitality.
With two decades of distinguished engineering leadership spanning the hospitality industry, Khaled Elblbisi has been honored in Hozpitality's prestigious Best 30 Engineering Leaders Powerlist for 2025. As Director of Engineering at The Cove Rotana Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, Elblbisi represents the vanguard of sustainable innovation in resort engineering, blending environmental responsibility with operational excellence.
Elblbisi's current research into lithium battery technology exemplifies his forward-thinking approach to hospitality infrastructure. His comprehensive evaluation of these systems versus traditional acid batteries considers not just immediate costs but long-term benefits in energy efficiency, lifespan, and environmental impact. This project typifies his ability to bridge technical innovation with practical hospitality applications, ensuring solutions that are as financially sound as they are ecologically responsible.
At The Cove Rotana Resort, Elblbisi's work has transformed energy management into a strategic advantage. His initiatives have delivered measurable improvements in operational efficiency while simultaneously enhancing the guest experience through quieter, cleaner power systems. The resort's energy infrastructure now serves as both an operational backbone and a sustainability showcase, reflecting Rotana's commitment to eco-conscious hospitality.
"True engineering leadership means solving today's operational challenges while investing in tomorrow's sustainable solutions," Elblbisi observes. This philosophy is evident in how he balances immediate maintenance needs with long-term innovation projects, all while mentoring a team that shares his commitment to progressive engineering practices.
From lithium battery research to daily systems optimization, Khaled Elblbisi's work demonstrates how technical expertise, when combined with environmental vision, can redefine luxury hospitality operations. His inclusion in this year's Best 30 Engineering Leaders recognition celebrates professionals who are shaping the sustainable future of Middle Eastern resorts.
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