Forbes Middle East has recognised Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al‑Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, at number 25 in its prestigious “Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders” list for 2025, reflecting his significant role in elevating Qatar’s status as a premier global tourism destination.
Appointed as CEO of Visit Qatar in May 2024, Eng. Al‑Mawlawi heads the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, the nation’s tourism regulatory authority. Under his leadership, Qatar welcomed a 5 million international visitors in 2024, marking a record-breaking 25% increase year-on-year.
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.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, was also honoured in the list, securing third place.
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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.
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