Saudi Arabia advances 10 places in the WEF’s global tourism index 

Globally, the Kingdom ranked first in terms of demand pressure and ninth in terms of prioritization of travel and tourism. (Shutterstock)
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Updated 25 May 2022
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Saudi Arabia advances 10 places in the WEF’s global tourism index 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has jumped to 33rd place in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021, advancing 10 places compared to 2019.

Globally, the Kingdom ranked first in terms of demand pressure and ninth in terms of prioritization of travel and tourism, according to tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb's tweet. 

“We have vision, leadership, commitment and the energy of the Saudi people. Together we are creating a tourism sector that will drive our prosperity,” he said in his tweet. 

Saudi Arabia’s key improvements were in tourist service infrastructure as it advanced 7 places to rank the 40th. In addition to its timelines of tourism data as it jumped to the first place, up from the eighth. 


DP World announces new leadership appointments

Updated 13 February 2026
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DP World announces new leadership appointments

DUBAI: DP World announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Essa Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He brings extensive experience in financial and economic affairs, having previously held senior leadership positions in several national institutions.

Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformational initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and strengthened its role as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, contributing to the company’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.

DP World affirmed that the new appointments support its strategy for sustainable growth and reinforce its role in strengthening global supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade and logistics.