Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Fahd Hamidaddin CEO, Saudi Tourism Authority Origin: Saudi Arabia Residence: Saudi Arabia Sector: Tourism As CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamidaddin has been entrusted with delivering the mandate to build the kingdom’s domestic and inbound visitation. In January, Saudi Arabia launched a new stopover visa, allowing visitors to stopover in the country for up to 96 hours. The new free-of-charge visa aims to contribute to the kingdom’s vision of becoming a global tourist destination. Prior to becoming the authority’s CEO, Hamidaddin served as chief of investment, strategy and tourism marketing for Saudi’s Ministry of Tourism. Previously, he also served as the chief commercial officer at King Abdullah Economic City.