Laila Mohamed Suhail: A day in the life of the CEO driving up Dubai’s tourism

Laila Mohamed Suhail: A day in the life of the CEO driving up Dubai’s tourism

Dubai: She is the driving force behind strengthening Dubai’s position as a world-leading tourism destination and commercial hub. Meet Laila Mohamed Suhail, chief executive officer for strategic alliance and partnerships sector for Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) and its entities. The Emirati achiever is responsible for identifying and consolidating all strategic alliances, partnerships and sponsorships for Dubai Tourism and its entities – DCTCM, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). Laila is also board member and chairperson of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, the largest retail body for the gold and diamond jewellery sector in Dubai, and heads its marketing as well. At home, she is a daughter, a sister to seven siblings and a loving aunt to 10 nephews and nieces. We take the opportunity to spend a day with the DTCM CEO and chat with her on how she achieved success. Laila starts the day with the Fajr (dawn) prayer. “It’s the best way to start my day,” she said. Another morning routine is a call that she makes to her mother on her way to work. “My mother is my inspiration. She gives me strength like no one else.” She added