Meet our nominees for Tourism Influencer of the Year 2024!

@zozoalajail

Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Ajail is a prominent Qatari influencer recognised as a key reference for travel content in and outside Qatar. His work highlights Qatar’s cultural and architectural landmarks, enhancing the country’s image as a top travel destination. He collaborates with major brands like Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport, showcasing new destinations and award-winning services. His influence spans high-profile projects, solidifying his role in the travel industry.

@abdulhadi_7

Abdulhadi Saleh Salem Alwakean Al-Marri is a photographer who has won numerous local and international awards in the field of photography. His focus is on content creation, particularly in the tourism sector, where he uses his skills to highlight the beauty of travel destinations. His work blends creativity with technology to deliver visual content that tells inspiring stories and provides unique visual experiences.

@QQQ

Abdulla AlGhafri, widely known as “QQQ,” is a distinguished Qatari social media influencer and business entrepreneur who has founded more than 20 companies. Today, QQQ boasts a combined following of over 11 million across his social media platforms, sharing content that focus on lifestyle, social media and his various businesses. Abdulla is passionate about his community work, engaging with various charities and projects around the world.

@abdallahdrb

Abdallah Darabseh is a creative director, filmmaker and photographer. His journey through Qatar is more than just a visual experience; it’s a narrative that connects people to the heart and soul of this extraordinary country. Each video and photo he creates is carefully crafted to showcase Qatar's unique blend of tradition and innovation, inviting viewers to explore its hidden gems and iconic landmarks.

@newindoha

Fatimah Dhai, founder of New in Doha, has a passion for inspiring people to explore Qatar. Born in South Africa, she’s lived on three continents, which has shaped her love for culture and adventure. With a medical background, Fatimah has spent over seven years building New in Doha into a trusted platform that shares Qatar’s best experiences – from cultural sites to luxury spots. Fatimah has a vision to create a vibrant community, encouraging exploration and enjoyment of Qatar’s beauty. 

@iloveqatar

Khalifa Al Haroon is the Founder and CEO of the ILQ Media Network. Qatar's first social media network is home to iconic online brands, including iLoveQatar, ILQlive, Qatar Events and Qatar News. Khalifa's QTips Series, a guide to Qatar’s culture and heritage, has amassed 12.7m views to date. Khalifa is the co-founder of the region’s only Arabic tech channel, RaqamiTV, generating 1 billion views through its 5m followers.

@noor_almazroei

Noor Ahmad Al Mazroei is a Qatari chef and social media influencer dedicated to promoting Qatari cuisine and sharing Qatar's heritage globally. She creates Qatari recipes for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, making the cuisine accessible to all. On her platforms, she shares recipes, cooking tips and training to change perceptions of Qatari cuisine. She owns 3 restaurants, works with famous chefs, promotes Qatari tourism, and highlights the role of Qatari women in global media.

@osamanasan

Osama Al-Nassan, a traveller who began his journey in Spain, has visited over fifty countries in various continents, sharing the beauty and culture of these nations with his followers. He focused on Qatar, documenting its refined model in several videos and highlighting its role in representing Arabs and Muslims in the World Cup. Today, he has over three million followers on various social media platforms. Al-Nassan aspires to continue his travels to more countries around the world.

@shljadwal

Ali Al Kuwari, Saoud Al Kuwari and the Zajel team came up with an innovative idea to highlight Qatar’s tourist attractions in a new and simplified way. This content was widely received on social media platforms, with some videos exceeding hundreds of thousands of views. Zajel was also invited to participate in the Intaj Festival in Msheireb, where it was the only company among a group of Qatari and Arab Artists. Zajel's Shljadwal page wants to become the leading and most followed guide on social media, in the hope of contributing to the growth of the tourism sector locally and internationally.

@qt2030

The platform was established in early 2014 and aims to cover everything related to tourism in Qatar, including events, festivals, conferences, restaurants and hotels. It also helps tourists and provides daily information about Qatar. It has 85.5K followers on Instagram and 79.4K on TikTok. The account has received awards and appreciation from governmental and social entities and from organisations that arrange festivals and activities in Qatar.