womanthismonth.com | OCTOBER 2025 INTERVIEW 18 With a background rooted in journalism, diplomacy and strategic communications, Ms. Alhayki’s journey into hospitality was anything but conventional, and it is precisely this multidimensional experience that defines her approach today as Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Gulf Hotels Group. “My career has always been driven by a passion for crafting experiences that connect and create lasting impact,” she says. “I began in Public Relations and Journalism, building a strong foundation in storytelling through media engagement and high-profile campaigns across both the public and private sectors.” A Legacy Reimagined Blending Bahraini culture with contemporary brand storytelling, Noor Alhayki continues sharing Gulf Hotels Group’s story - honouring its legacy while embracing its shared vision for the future. Her early work led her into diplomacy, where she proudly served as a Bahraini diplomat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at the American Embassy as a Commercial Specialist, strengthening Bahraini and U.S. business relations. These roles, she says, “broadened my global perspective and deepened my expertise in cross-cultural communication, government relations and strategic economic promotion.” The transition into strategic marketing came naturally. Ms. Alhayki says: “I led campaigns, projects for government, semi-government and private entities, always balancing commercial goals with cultural relevance.” Even during the pandemic, she continued to evolve, launching her own consultancy and collaborating with local talents and brands.
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