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Dubai Corporation for Tourism CEO on Visitor Comebacks
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, spoke with Bloomberg TV at the Arabian Travel Market on visitor trends in Dubai. Kazim stated that Dubai has shifted from primarily serving as a stopover destination to attracting visitors seeking holidays and residency. He characterized competition among UAE regional players as important for attracting talent to the sector.
