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Akbar Al Baker

Group chief executive, Qatar Airways

Origin: Qatar

Residence: Qatar

Sector: Aviation/ Tourism

Qatar Airways reported a record net profit of $1.54bn for FY2021-22, as well as carried 18.5 million passengers, up 218 per cent over the previous year. Piloting the carrier ahead is Al Baker, who is looking to build on the carrier’s existing momentum. The airline will add over 655 weekly flights to its summer 2023 schedule compared to last year, and announced seven new destinations planned for launch this year. As chairman of Qatar Tourism, Al Baker has also played a pivotal role in promoting the country as a prominent tourism hub.

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