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Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, CNBC’s Hadley Gamble hosted two panels at the Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit, on-ground on May 17, 2021, Transformation Through Tourism and The Giga Project Effect. Watch the panels on-demand for exclusive insights from leaders in Saudi Arabian tourism.

Transformation Through Tourism
As Saudi Arabia forges ahead with Vision 2030, with tourism earmarked as a key economic driver – on track to deliver the second-highest revenue after the oil sector – this session discusses the strategy’s positive repercussions for the kingdom, its people, investors, and millions of global travelers, as well as opportunities to build on successes to date.

Hosted by Hadley Gamble, CNBC’s Anchor based in Abu Dhabi. Hadley anchors Capital Connection from CNBC’s Middle East Headquarters based within Abu Dhabi Global Markets.

Panelists include:
Fahd Hamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Tourism Authority
Dr. Afnan Alshuaiby, Founder and CEO of FNN International & Chairperson of the Arab International Women’s Forum
Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO, Saudia Air Transport Company
Majed Alnefaie, Acting CEO, Seera Group

The Giga Project Effect
Meet the business leaders playing a pivotal role in delivering Vision 2030 by spearheading ambitious projects that will set Saudi Arabia apart as a destination like no other. From developments that preserve and promote the kingdom’s heritage, culture, and natural assets to theme parks, futuristic cities in the desert, and luxury resorts with a strong focus on sustainability, panelists will reveal how the country is setting new global industry benchmarks.

Hosted by Hadley Gamble, CNBC’s Anchor based in Abu Dhabi. Hadley anchors Capital Connection from CNBC’s Middle East Headquarters based within Abu Dhabi Global Markets.

Panelists include:
Jerry Inzerillo, CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
John Pagano, Chief Executive Officer, Red Sea Development Company
Andrew McEvoy, Head of the Tourism sector, NEOM
Melanie de Souza, Executive Director, Destination Marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla