Bio
Haitham Ali Khamis is a seasoned tourism professional with extensive experience in commercial
strategy, stakeholder engagement, and destination development across global markets. He currently
serves as Director of the Tourism Product Development Department at the Department of Culture
and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). In this role, he leads initiatives to enhance the emirate’s
tourism offerings, focusing on product innovation, global partnership engagement, cruise industry
growth, and air connectivity to support Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading travel destination.
Before his current role, Haitham was Section Head of Global Partnerships, Aviation and Cruise in
DCT Abu Dhabi’s International Operations department, where he worked closely with international
travel agencies and aviation, cruise, and yacht partners to drive tourism growth. Prior to joining DCT
Abu Dhabi, he held several senior roles at Emirates Airline, including Country Manager positions in
Vietnam, Egypt, Libya, Iraq, and Oman. His responsibilities included overseeing commercial
operations, route development, and market strategy, earning him multiple nominations in the
Chairman’s Sales Excellence Awards.
Outside of his professional commitments, Haitham is an avid Arsenal supporter, approaching each
match with the same enthusiasm and dedication that define his work in advancing Abu Dhabi’s
tourism sector.
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