Journeys Unpacked with Dr. Saeeda Jaffar & H.E. Issam Kazim

03/18/25 • 36 min

In this episode of Fast Company Middle East's Journeys Unpacked, powered by Visa, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for the GCC at Visa, joins Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Together they explore how Dubai has become one of the world’s leading travel destinations and continues to enhance its position as a global hub for retail, experiences, hospitality and trade.

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