Global Wellness Summit announces co-chairs for 2023 event

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed the co-chairs for its 17^th annual event, set to take place in Doha, Qatar from November 6-9.

Communications and brand development expert Cathy Feliciano-Chon will partner with Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar-based developer Msheireb Properties to host the event.

A subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development, Msheireb Properties is also the lead sponsor of the 2023 GWS.

Msheireb Properties developed the Zulal Wellness Resort, operated by Chiva-Som. The Middle East’s first full-immersion wellbeing resort, it offers services and treatments based upon Islamic healing principles and using indigenous ingredients.

“We are honoured to host the 2023 Global Wellness Summit in Qatar,” says Ali Al Kuwari. “This 17th Summit is of great significance as it aims to positively impact the wellness of our people and communities, and highlight Qatar’s leading position in the future of global health and wellness.”

Cathy Feliciano-Chon is founder of brand communications consultancy CatchOn – A Finn Partners company. She is also a GWS Advisory Board member and previously co-chaired the 2019 GWS.

“It’s an honor to co-chair this year’s Summit in Qatar at such a transformative time in Qatar’s history,” continues Chon.

“The annual Global Wellness Summit brings varied industries and sectors together to address the critical issues of our time.”

Qatar’s sustainability and wellness vision

The 2023 event will be hosted at Msherieb Downtown Doha (MDD), a signature Msheireb Properties project.

The sustainable city district has been created combining the traditional methods of urban planning with modern technology aimed at preserving the environment as well as the cultural identity of Qatar.

Al Kuwari has been one of the leading engineers of MDD since its inception.

He also led the execution and operations of major facilities at MDD including Mandarin Oriental, Al-Wadi Hotel M Gallery and Park Hyatt, in addition to Zulal Wellness Resort.

Registration for the 2023 Summit is now open. Apply here.

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