Forbes Middle East has recognised engineer Abdulaziz Ali al‑Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, at number 25 in its '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, engineer al‑Mawlawi heads the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, the nation’s tourism regulatory authority. Under his leadership, Qatar welcomed 5mn international visitors in 2024, marking a record-breaking 25% increase year-on-year.Forbes credited engineer 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, a Visit Qatar statement said yesterday.Qatar Airways Group CEO engineer Badr Mohammed al-Meer, was also honoured in the list, securing third place, the statement added.
August 11, 2025 | 10:01 PM