Helal Al Marri
07 April, 2025
Al Marri is responsible for the planning, oversight and delivery of Dubai’s vision and targets for the tourism sector, which welcomed 18.72 million international visitors to the emirate in 2024.
This marked a 9 per cent year- over-year increase. Al Marri is pivotal in realising the UAE 2031 Tourism Strategy, targeting 40 million visitors and a Dhs450bn GDP contribution.
He has been successful in aligning DET’s efforts with Dubai’s D33 strategy, fostering foreign investment and SME growth. As head of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA), he is responsible for developing the centre’s strategic and development plans that aim to position Dubai as a leading global MICE destination.
Al Marri is mandated to manage various sides of the business including exhibitions and conferences; real estate; and hospitality – all collectively driving towards the company’s growth strategy in line with Dubai’s vision to create a global platform for business tourism.
