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Forbes Middle East Names Visit Qatar CEO Among Top 10 Government Leaders in Tourism for 2025

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Forbes Middle East has recognised Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, as one of the “Top 10 Government Leaders in Tourism” for 2025, acknowledging his role in positioning Qatar as a leading global tourism destination.

Forbes Middle East Names Visit Qatar CEO Among Top 10 Government Leaders in Tourism for 2025

Appointed CEO of Visit Qatar in May 2024, Eng. Al-Mawlawi oversees the promotional and marketing efforts of Qatar Tourism, the country’s tourism regulatory authority. Under his leadership, Qatar saw unprecedented growth in international visitors, surpassing five million in 2024, marking a 25% year-on-year increase.

Forbes credited Eng. Al-Mawlawi for his strategic vision, which includes positioning Qatar as a key destination for major global sporting events, as well as his emphasis on digital innovation and forging key global partnerships.

His leadership continues to drive Visit Qatar’s success in destination marketing, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 to ensure the sustainable growth of the nation’s tourism sector.

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About Visit Qatar

Visit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism. Visit Qatar’s mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar’s calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar’s network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar’s presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.

Web: www.visitqatar.com