Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Issam Kazim CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Tourism Despite the Covid-19 pandemic hammering the tourism industry, resulting in border closures around the world, Dubai welcomed international visitors from July 7, prior to which it was recognised by the World Travel and Tourism Council as a safe destination. However, this year will be a significant one for Issam Kazim and his team as the emirate prepares to host the six-month long rescheduled Expo 2020 Dubai. Appointed to the role in 2014, Kazim is set to play a vital role in the emirate’s tourism drive going forward.