<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Forbes Middle East has selected Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, as one of its "Top 10 Government Leaders in the Tourism Sector" for 2025. This recognition comes in recognition of his prominent role in enhancing Qatar's position as a global tourism destination on the international stage.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Sbsial, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:554/554;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/32e100d0-9909-4c3e-b354-04deec2b9183.jpeg" width="554" height="554" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Leadership achievements since assuming the presidency of Visit Qatar</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Since assuming the role of CEO of Visit Qatar in May 2024, Al Mawlawi has led significant efforts to achieve unprecedented growth in the tourism sector. The number of international visitors to Qatar surpassed 5 million for the first time in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 25%. This achievement reflects strategic planning and the active role he plays in developing this vital sector. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:680/451;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/c302cd4f-3855-4ea7-8f82-6d4e9450e50b.jpeg" width="680" height="451" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A strategic vision that supports events and digital innovation.</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Forbes praised Al-Mawlawi's strategic vision, which is based on several pillars, most notably:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Establishing Qatar as a major destination for major sporting events.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Digital transformation in tourism and adopting innovative solutions.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Expanding global partnerships with leading international bodies and institutions.<br><br></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This vision directly contributes to the sustainability of tourism growth and the development of the sector's infrastructure.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Visit Qatar... the main marketing arm of Qatar Tourism</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Visit Qatar is the country's tourism promotion body and the marketing arm of Qatar Tourism, the sector's regulatory body. Visit Qatar works to highlight the country's rich cultural and heritage aspects, develop tourist attractions, and organize events and festivals to enhance Qatar's appeal as a comprehensive tourism destination. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:554/554;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/013c6029-291c-40ef-b4aa-0b3dd74617ac.jpeg" width="554" height="554" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 in the field of tourism</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Visit Qatar, led by Al Mawlawi, is aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Diversifying the tourism experience for residents and visitors.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Encouraging investment in tourism projects.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Promoting major conferences, exhibitions and events (MICE).<br><br></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These efforts contribute to achieving sustainable growth that enhances Qatar's position as a leading tourism destination in the Middle East and the world.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Sbsial app.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A global strategy to enhance Qatar's international presence</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Visit Qatar employs a network of international representative offices in priority markets, along with advanced digital platforms, to market Qatar globally, enhancing tourism opportunities and increasing demand for the unique Qatari experience.<br></p>