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The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) named Shaikha Al Nowais (LinkedIn) as its new secretary-general for the 2026-2029 term, the first woman and Emirati national ever to take the role, according to a statement. Al Nowais outlined responsible tourism and technology use, capacity building, good governance, and innovative financing as key focus areas of her mandate.
Al Nowais is currently corporate vice president at Rotana Hotel Management and chairs the Abu Dhabi Chamber's Tourism Working Group.
Aramex appoints new group CEO: DFM-listed logistics provider Aramex tapped Amadou Diallo (LinkedIn) as group CEO, effective 1 May 2026, according to a DFM disclosure (pdf). Until Diallo takes up the role, Nicolas Sibuet (LinkedIn) will continue as acting group CEO.
Diallo has over 30 years of global logistics experience in freight, express, and supply chain operations. He is currently CEO for Middle East and Africa (MEA) at DHL Global Forwarding, and has held several senior leadership positions across Europe, Asia Pacific, and MEA.
