THE MIDDLE EAST’S
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71. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa
Company: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
Designation: Chairman
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Tourism Development
Al Midfa joined SCTDA in 2011, which promotes commercial and tourism activities in Sharjah. The emirate welcomed more than 1.4 million hotel guests in 2022, with a 66% occupancy rate. Al Midfa is also a member of the Sharjah Executive Council and the executive committee of the Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah, among other roles.