Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Akbar Al Baker Group CEO, Qatar Airways Origin: Qatar Residence: Qatar Sector: Aviation Piloting Qatar Airways to rank as one of the world’s top international cargo operators during the pandemic, Akbar Al Baker remains bullish about its capability to bounce back post-Covid. Al Baker, who has led its aggressive investments in LATAM, Cathay and IAG, is also confident about continuing with the phase II expansion of Doha’s Hamad Airport. In 2019, Al Baker was also appointed as the secretary-general of Qatar’s National Tourism Council and will be instrumental in welcoming a global audience for the upcoming 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup.