Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb Chairman, Saudi Tourism Authority Origin: KSA Residence: KSA Sector: Tourism Stunning images of Saudi Arabia’s AlUla have now started to become a big allure for visitors – although the pandemic did stop international tourists from visiting it. As the Minister of Tourism and chairman of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Al Khateeb is leading the kingdom’s ambitious tourism agenda. His work also spans Saudi Arabia’s other critical sectors including military, foreign direct investment and commerce, through his positions as the chairman of the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). He is also a board member of the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).