Msheireb Properties CEO Named ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year’ at Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025

Msheireb Properties has reinforced its position as a leader in green construction and urban innovation as its chief executive officer, Engineer Ali al-Kuwari, was named ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year’ at the Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025.

The Big 5 Global Impact Awards inspire the global built environment to pursue higher industry standards. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the awards recognise outstanding achievements in sustainability, digitalisation and innovation through rigorous evaluation by an independent international panel.

The award recognises al-Kuwari’s instrumental role in guiding Msheireb Properties’ strategic vision and its execution in creating Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world's first sustainable downtown regeneration project.

Al-Kuwari said: “Sustainability goes beyond a target; it is a guiding principle that informs every aspect of our work. From urban design and mobility solutions to heritage conservation and community engagement, our goal is to create environments that are resilient, inclusive and future-ready. 

This award highlights a fundamental principle at Msheireb Properties: true sustainability is a holistic endeavour. It is not a standalone feature but the very foundation upon which our projects were conceived. It lives in the shade of our architecture, the efficiency of our smart grid, the stories within our heritage museums and the vitality of our community spaces."

The accolade for the CEO follows a historic double win for Msheireb Properties at the 2024 awards, where Msheireb Downtown Doha secured the ‘Liveable City Initiative of the Year’ award and Msheireb Museums won ‘Conservation and Heritage Initiative of the Year’. 

The continued success reinforces Msheireb Properties’ status as a leading reference for quality and innovation regionally and internationally.

The ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year’ award acknowledges al-Kuwari's leadership in overseeing a portfolio of groundbreaking initiatives. 

Under his guidance, Msheireb Properties launched Qatar's first large-scale portfolio decarbonisation strategy for Msheireb Downtown Doha this year, a bold initiative covering over 100 buildings. This commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of the entire city exemplifies the forward-thinking approach the award celebrates.