Mutaz Barshim secured the first medal for Qatar at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by winning the bronze medal in Men’s High Jump. As a brand ambassador, he has been featured in several key campaigns, including Shop Qatar and Visit Qatar's stopover campaign. During the honorary event, Visit Qatar and world champion Mutaz Barshim signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending their partnership for another year. The MOU outlines Barshim’s collaboration with Visit Qatar as a brand ambassador, including appearances at Visit Qatar events, collaborations on social media, and ongoing efforts to promote Qatar worldwide.
Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, said: “Mutaz Barshim is the most decorated Qatari athlete in Olympic history. His exceptional athletic achievements reflect Qatar’s growing aspirations on the global stage. We are honoured to have Barshim as a brand ambassador for Visit Qatar, as he represents Qatar’s boundless potential.”
Qatar has rapidly emerged as a global sports hub over the past few decades. Visit Qatar aims to leverage Qatar’s sporting legacy to increase collaborations and attract investment across the sports tourism market.
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About Qatar Tourism
Qatar Tourism, the regulatory body of the tourism sector in Qatar. Qatar Tourism’s mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, develop thrilling attractions, and luxury experiences. With a clear vision to strengthen Qatar's position as a premier family-tourism destination distinguished by service excellence, to achieve diverse and innovative economic growth. Qatar Tourism will regulate and develop the tourism industry, encouraging investment from the private sector. It set the strategy for the tourism sector, reviewing it periodically and overseeing its implementation, with the aim of diversifying tourism offerings in the country and increasing visitor spend. Qatar Tourism is expanding Qatar’s presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.
