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Visit Qatar, the main marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, has announced a new organisational structure in line with the National Development Strategy 2024-2030 and the National Tourism Strategy 2030. This new strategic structure aims to support Visit Qatar’s mission to enhance Qatar’s attractiveness to international visitors by developing diverse tourism offerings that attract these visitors. The new organisational structure includes several key job roles aimed at enhancing Visit Qatar’s capabilities in developing new tourist attractions and diversifying the country’s calendar of events. The new hires included specialists in digital product development, festivals and events, financial management and strategic project planning. Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, said: “Visit Qatar is pleased to unveil a new organisational structure that is empowered and capable of furthering our mission of promoting Qatar’s rich tourism offerings and enhancing our global presence, as we continuously attract outstanding talent in line with the National Tourism Strategy 2030. With the addition of our new team of Qatari talent and global expertise, we are better able to move towards innovation, managing major events and delivering exceptional experiences that will attract visitors from around the world.” With its extensive network of international offices, state-of-the-art digital platforms and strategic marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding its reach globally. As part of its strategic vision, Visit Qatar is committed to diversifying the country’s offerings by organizing an event calendar that includes a wide range of experiences, festivals and tournaments designed to attract visitors from all over the world to an exceptional, enjoyable and enjoyable experience in Qatar.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Khalid University, University of Tabuk, Batterjee Medical College, Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and several renowned international institutions in tourism education, has launched five specialized educational programs for master’s degrees and applied diplomas in the tourism and hospitality sectors. These programs aim to cater to the market demands for skilled professionals in different regions of the Kingdom. The Tourism Education Initiative, initiated by the Ministry of Tourism, aims to align with the increasing need for qualified personnel in the tourism and hospitality industry within the Kingdom. As part of the National Strategy of Tourism Development and the Saudi Vision 2030, the Ministry of Tourism plans to generate one million jobs in diverse tourism sectors by 2030.

Etihad Airways has become the country’s first airline to join the In-Country Value (ICV) Program. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is expanding the program’s scope to include new sectors like aviation as part of the national industrial strategy to sustain economic growth and raise the efficiency and competitiveness of the industrial sector. The In-Country Value Program, part of the UAE’s Projects of the 50, is a pillar of the national industrial strategy and benefits certified companies by increasing local demand for their products and services. By joining the ICV program, Etihad Airways will prioritize local suppliers and UAE companies in the procurement process. It will also encourage global suppliers to establish branches in the UAE, attracting more foreign investments to the country. The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, His Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, and His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shurafa, Chairman of Board of Directors of Etihad Aviation Group. The MoU was inked on behalf of MoIAT by His Excellency Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry and for Etihad Airways, Tony Douglas, Group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group. Etihad Airways joins 18 other leading national institutions and 45 federal entities that have joined the ICV program since it launched on a federal level late last year. The program redirected more than AED 41 billion in 2021 from implementing entities purchases and services expenses, compared to AED 27 billion two years ago. His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi said: “The In-Country Value Program is one of the pillars of the national strategy for advanced industry …