With a degree in Hotel Management and over 20 years of experience in kitchens around the region, Chef Saeed specializes in the art of Middle Eastern cuisine. Prior to joining the Royal Catering team, he circulated five star hotel restaurants such as the Intercontinental hotel in Dubai and its equivalent, before which he held his position as the Banquet Executive Chef at the J.W. Mariott of Dubai. While the Hilton was the most prominent hotel in Abu-Dhabi, and the popular preference of royal weddings and prominent upscale events, Chef saeed established himself as a significant force behind its catering division.

Chef Saeed has earned numerous awards for his skills, including such competitions as the Oriental Feast, the New Arabian Cuisine, the Oriental Buffet and Live Cooking in Traditional Arabian Mezzeh. The above were awarded by the Hilton and the Emirates Culinary Guild and were given in recognition of hard work, dedication and a natural ability to create what few others can.

Chef Saeed's career took its initial steps in Damascus, a city famed for its authentic representation of Arabic cuisine.