Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation and Qatar’s leading sustainable developer, were presented with an award at the fifth anniversary of the National Programme for Conservation and Energy (Tarsheed) at a ceremony held at Kahramaa Awareness Park, Doha.

Launched as part of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation’s (KAHRAMAA) National Programme for Conservation and Energy, the Tarsheed Awards’ ceremony is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al- Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar and was attended by His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. The annual Tarsheed Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and regional professionals.

Winning the Best Conserving Building Award in the Government category of the Tarsheed competition, the Cultural Forum building is located at Msheireb Properties’ flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD). With aims to have the largest concentration of gold and platinum LEED certified buildings – Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to be the world’s first sustainable regeneration project.

Receiving the awards, Mr. Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, CEO, Msheireb Properties said: “We are extremely pleased to receive acknowledgment for our commitment to sustainable urban regeneration which translates our endeavours to support the plans of sustainable development as stated in Qatar vision 2030. Msheireb Downtown Doha is emblematic of our mission to build sustainable modern communities that change the way people think about urban living.”
He continued: “Our groundbreaking project is aiming to adopt methods which reduce the consumption of energy in the buildings. The project has already broken records, proudly boasting the largest number of buildings to have achieved Gold and platinum LEED certification. Msheireb Downtown Doha is a blueprint for other developers in the region and from around the world to respect the environment, preserve cultural traditions and improve the quality of life for communities. “
The Culture Forum was honoured for its energy and water saving features, use of non-potable water, rainwater recovery and on-site renewable energy generation. Its energy efficient building design includes improved building envelopes of walls and windows, recessed windows, energy recovery to the outside air entering the building, optimised ventilation using carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors and a high efficiency district cooling plant. The overall energy savings for the Cultural Forum is 25.2 percent.
Sustainability is central to Msheireb Downtown Doha, in terms of both the conservation of natural resources and the quality of its design. Building design included thicker walls, and orientation that enables building to benefit from the shade of adjacent buildings, which cools the local environment and reduces air-conditioning requirements. While adoption of the latest technology enables Msheireb Properties to produce renewable energy, monitor electricity use, and make the most efficient use of water. Translating in reduced emissions, energy and water savings and minimised waste.
The objectives of the 4th annual Tarsheed Conserving Building Competition, led by KAHRAMAA are to motivate developers to adopt building conservation practices and encourage them to embrace energy conservation strategies that work towards Qatar’s National Vision 2030.

Doha, 2nd April 2017: Msherieb Properties, developer of Msherieb Downtown Doha and Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, announced today it has awarded the contract for major construction work of Phase Four to Teyseer Contracting Company and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC).

Spread over 132,000 square meters of gross floor area Phase Four is the last phase to complete Msheireb Downtown Doha. Featuring the development’s tallest building, Phase Four will consist of a major public plaza and 11 mixed-use buildings, which include commercial offices, residential and retail space, 5-star hotels, medical office building containing clinical and administrative spaces, and six car parking basements. This vibrant area will also offer residents and tenants access to Msheireb station, the largest Doha Metro station, which marks the crossing of Qatar Rail’s three metro lines, the Red, Green and Gold Lines.

The award of the last and fourth phase of Msheireb Down Town is the last contract that has been issued to complete constructing the project, enabling Msheireb Properties to realise their vision of transforming Qatar’s urban landscape. The newly appointed partners, in collaboration with Msheireb Properties, are ensuring that Msheireb Downtown Project stands up to the demands of modern life and the testing conditions that our local environment presents, providing an exciting new way to live and work.

 

Mr. Ali Al Kuwari, Chief Officer for Design and Delivery at Msheireb Properties, commented, “We are delighted to working with Teyseer Contracting Company and Consolidated Contractors Company. Their wealth of expertise, local knowledge, and commitment to Qatar’s 2030 vision provide us with the confidence that together we will deliver the highest quality of standards, and create an iconic project that enhances the city’s urban landscape.”

Mr. Osama Al Jarbi, the general manager of Consolidated Contractors Company said, “The joint venture of Teyseer Contracting Company, TCC and Consolidated Contractors Company, allow us to enhance our services and contribute towards a world class destination that improves the aesthetics of the city and makes living and working more convenient and comfortable. On this occasion, we have the honour to partner with Msheireb Properties and we are commit to delivering exceptional quality of work and utmost professionalism, which all parties have become distinguished with.”

Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) is a pioneering project developed to revive the old commercial centre of the city of Doha by bridging the past with its cultural ties and ancestry, with the demands of a modern day city. The development aims to build sustainable and innovative initiatives that enrich communities and individual lives, promote environment friendly living and rediscover and implement heritage and culture.    

Doha, Qatar, 15th March, 2017: Msheireb Mosque, located in the heritage quarter of Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture’ which honors mosques in the GCC for their sustainability and architectural features.

Msheireb Mosque has won the award, thanks to its adoption of new technologies and meticulously planned architectural features that helped it to surpass 122 other mosques nominated for the award. The design of the building is based on traditional Qatari mosques, which have for centuries used orientation, shading, natural ventilation and water to create comfortable environments for prayer and worship.

The building has received the Gold LEED accreditation for its effective energy conservation, along with the quality of its design. It incorporates a tailored daylight design, to create dynamic sun patches inspired by Qatari motifs within the main hall during prayer hours, and needs no artificial lighting during daytime hours. Embracing key principles of Islamic art, geometric patterns and designs, Msheireb Mosque fuses modernist ideas with a historically familiar arrangement of Islamic volumes, spaces and thresholds.

Eng. Abdulla Hassan Al Mehshadi, Chief Executive Officer at Msheireb Properties, said, “We are honored to receive the ‘Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture’ which recognises the architecture of the mosque and its sustainable features. The award underlines Msheireb Properties’ commitment towards sustainability and demonstrates our support of the main pillars of Qatar Vision 2030. It also demonstrates our success at combining new technology and traditional architectural language to create modern buildings that are sensitive to their surroundings and enhance the local landscape.”

Eng. Ibrahim Al Jida, Chief Executive Officer at Arab Engineering Bureau, the executive architectural and engineering office of the project said: “We are delighted to have won the Al Fozan award. Msheireb Mosque and its courtyard have been built to create an urban oasis, a peaceful place to pray away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby streets. Wherever possible, we have utilised the country’s unique environmental conditions, such as year-long sunshine, to create an aesthetically pleasing place of worship and at the same time conserves energy and resources.”

With its new design and architecture concept, Msheireb Mosque was inaugurated in Ramadan 2016. The mosque is located within Phase 1 of Msheireb Down Town, and spread over an area of 1,400 sqm. Easily accessible from around the Msheireb neighbourhood and the adjoining souq area, the mosque has prayer halls for both men and women and accommodates 600 worshippers. It also has a dedicated parking area and lifts from the basement.

 

Doha, Qatar, 25, February, 2017: Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, has awarded Mawaqif Qatar (QDVP PQSC) a contract to operate and manage car parking at Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), an urban regeneration project set in the heart of the city.

The deal, signed by Mr. Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, Chief Executive Officer, Msheireb Properties and Mr. Gilles Guillochon, CEO of Mawaqif is an extremely important milestone, comprising the integration and future management of one of the world’s largest underground car parks in the world – providing over 10,000 car parking spaces over 6 basements to residents and visitors of Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Mawaqif Qatar will offer more than just parking space management at Msheireb Downtown Doha; car parks will not be standalone facilities, but part of the mobility chain, digitally integrated to enable MDD to become a smart city. Mawaqif Qatar’s mission is to bridge the gap between the cars and the smart city, delivering the highest standard of customer services. With a wealth of global experience behind them via Indigo of France and locally through their experience of managing and operating the country’s prime car parks, they have the proficiency to operate and maintain the parking facilities at MDD and to sustain reliable operating conditions based on high-end supervision digital solutions, using a remote management approach.

Mr. Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, CEO of Msheireb Properties commenting on the agreement said, “Our partnership with one of the Middle East’s leading traffic and car park management companies is very important to us. It enables us to design and operate a 5-star car park, offering our community a first class parking and visitor experience. A project of this magnitude requires a specialised skill set, industry experience and innovative ideas to ensure it is perfectly managed. We are delighted to have partnered with Mawaqif Qatar for this hugely significant component of the MDD offering. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones, continuing to forge new partnerships to add value to the community, delivering the essential services to the people of Qatar, for the future of Qatar.”

Mr. Gilles Guillochon, CEO of Mawaqif said:”We are honoured to partner with Msheireb Properties and bring our specialized knowledge and expertise into this transformative development. We aim to enhance customer experiences, by ensuring a smooth flow of traffic with efficient systems, and well maintained parking areas. The visitor experience has always been a top priority for us, and we strive to deliver exceptional services, matching the vision of Msheireb Properties.”

Msheireb Properties aspires to transform the urban landscape, creating an iconic landmark that respects the environment and local surroundings, preserves cultural traditions, and enhances the quality of life for communities. The developer’s flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, that is now available for phase 1 leasing will offer a lively urban neighbourhood featuring premier office space, retail services, leisure facilities, luxurious townhouses, upscale apartments, hotels, museums, civic services, cultural offerings and entertainment areas.

Doha, 16, February, 2017: Msheireb Properties, developers of the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for education, science and community development, hosted a fun and engaging sports programme for all its employees, in support of Qatar National Sports Day.

All staff, including the company’s construction workers, and their families were invited to take part in host of entertaining activities and sports events which included jousting gladiator duels, basketball, table tennis, Zumba, yoga, inflatable sumo wrestling, tug of war, dart ball, and kabaddi. Held at Msheireb Downtown Doha’s Heritage Quarter, the day saw hundreds of employees come together to enjoy a little healthy competition to take home an array of trophies and prizes, which included sportswear and vouchers.

Commenting on the success of this year’s National Sports Day activities, Noora Al Rumaihi, ‎Manager of Communications and Public Relations at Msheireb Properties stated, “Our staff are an important asset to the company, their hard work and commitment enables us to reach our goals and deliver the vision we have for changing the lives of the local community. Therefore, it’s important that they are healthy, happy and have good relationships with their coworkers. We believe that team building days such as these not only help us operate like an inclusive family, but work towards inspiring our staff to think about their own health and fitness and work towards improving their wellbeing.”

Underlining the vision and objectives of Qatar’s National Sports Day, Msheireb Properties enabled employees to embrace the benefits of healthy lifestyle and constructed dedicated sports and games facilities on site and arrange for the transportation of all volunteers, workers and colleagues to ensure everyone could join in the celebrations and energise their fitness goals.

Qatar National Sports Day is a public holiday held on the second Tuesday of February every year. Since its inception in 2012, the day has aimed to promote sports and educate the residents of Qatar about the ways they can reduce health risks associated with an inactive lifestyle. It’s also an opportunity to bring communities closer together based on the sporting principles of inclusion, unity and participation.

 

All staff, including the company’s construction workers, and their families were invited to take part in host of entertaining activities and sports events which included jousting gladiator duels, basketball, table tennis, Zumba, yoga, inflatable sumo wrestling, tug of war, dart ball, and kabaddi. Held at Msheireb Downtown Doha’s Heritage Quarter, the day saw hundreds of employees come together to enjoy a little healthy competition to take home an array of trophies and prizes, which included sportswear and vouchers.

Commenting on the success of this year’s National Sports Day activities, Noora Al Rumaihi, ‎Manager of Communications and Public Relations at Msheireb Properties stated, “Our staff are an important asset to the company, their hard work and commitment enables us to reach our goals and deliver the vision we have for changing the lives of the local community. Therefore, it’s important that they are healthy, happy and have good relationships with their coworkers. We believe that team building days such as these not only help us operate like an inclusive family, but work towards inspiring our staff to think about their own health and fitness and work towards improving their wellbeing.”

 

Underlining the vision and objectives of Qatar’s National Sports Day, Msheireb Properties enabled employees to embrace the benefits of healthy lifestyle and constructed dedicated sports and games facilities on site and arrange for the transportation of all volunteers, workers and colleagues to ensure everyone could join in the celebrations and energise their fitness goals.

Qatar National Sports Day is a public holiday held on the second Tuesday of February every year. Since its inception in 2012, the day has aimed to promote sports and educate the residents of Qatar about the ways they can reduce health risks associated with an inactive lifestyle. It’s also an opportunity to bring communities closer together based on the sporting principles of inclusion, unity and participation.