THE MIDDLE EAST’S

5. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry

Company: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Designation: Director General for Tourism
Nationality: Emirati
Country: U.A.E.
Category: Tourism Development

Al Geziry joined DCT Abu Dhabi and assumed his current role in April 2022. DCT Abu Dhabi works to advance Abu Dhabi’s tourism and cultural ecosystem. Apart from its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, DCT has 15 international offices serving 25 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, India, and China. In 2023, Abu Dhabi welcomed 24 million visitors. In October 2023, DCT Abu Dhabi partnered with Erth Hospitality to launch École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, a Culinary Studio Institute for École Ducasse founder, Chef Alain Ducasse. In August 2023, DCT Abu Dhabi signed an MoU with France-KLM to increase connectivity between Europe and Abu Dhabi. Al Geziry has over 20 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at the Ajman Tourism Development Department and Meraas Holding.