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Doha, Qatar, 28 April 2019- Msheireb Downtown Doha, the smartest and most sustainable fully-built city district in the world and Qatar’s destination for leisure, living and business, will be home of Juniverse^TM, an innovative theme park for children that will be the first city in space..

The announcement was made during an agreement signing between Msheireb Properties, the national real estate developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, and Talal Bin Mohammed Trading (TBMT) the ground-breaking location-based entertainment company operating in Qatar.

Juniverse will offer an engaging and dynamic learning experience to inspire, educate, and entertain children aged 4-17 years.  With over 50 attractions and rides, this world-first edutainment park will engage youth in exciting, futuristic missions necessary to keep society safe and sustainable.

Children will learn to perform a variety of challenging role-playing activities such as growing and harvesting their own food and conducting medical surgeries and many others. In addition, adults will enjoy team building activities and programs. The park will include multiple food and beverages outlets, retail stores, and various attractions, utilising leading-edge technology to completely revolutionise entertainment for young people.

Commenting on the agreement, Mr Ali Al-Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: “Opening a first-in-the-world theme park such as Juniverse aligns with our promise to create a city of firsts at the heart of Doha. The edutainment centre will be located at the Galleria, an enclosed air-conditioned shopping mall, making Msheireb Downtown Doha a family and tourist destination in Qatar with unique experiences that are not available anywhere else. We are very happy with this collaboration with TBMT and we look forward to the opening soon.”

From his side, Mr. Ali Bin Mohammed Al-Attia, Deputy CEO of TBMT, said: “We are excited to enter a unique venture with Msheireb Properties by bringing a cutting-edge edutainment center to the heart of Doha. We believe in the importance of innovating experiences that develop youth skills, instil joy and create lasting impressions. Through creativity, innovation, game and design thinking, we believe we can revolutionise family entertainment and build world-class tourism destinations that are in line with Qatar National Tourism Strategy 2030. We share our vision with Msheireb Properties who have revived the city centre and created a smart city district for the future. We are excited to be partnering with Msheireb Properties and look forward to future successes.”

Recently, Msheireb Properties announced a series of agreements with various leading entities to introduce SMART and first-to-market concepts at Msheireb Downtown Doha, such as; Monoprix’s first SMART hypermarket in the region, and HSBC’s first digital branch. This aligns with Msheireb Properties commitment to offer unique experiences and concepts at the world’s smartest and most sustainable fully-built city district, and Doha’s new city centre.

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20 April, Doha, Qatar—Last week, Msheireb Properties, the award-winning national real estate developer and subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, won three new accolades during the seventh annual ceremony of the prestigious National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), organised by the General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa).

The event was attended by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who presented seven awards to companies which demonstrated conscious sustainable measures in their operations.

Msheireb Properties was acknowledged in three categories; Hospitality Building for the Mandarin Oriental Doha Hotel, Residential Building for the S3 Building in Msheireb Downtown, and Best District Cooling Performance for Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Mr Ali Al Kuwari, A/CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: “Our company was established with the objective of creating innovative urban communities that enhance and enrich the way people live, work and thrive, thereby; supporting Qatar Foundation in its mission to deliver on the Qatar National Vision 2030. Tarsheed’s awards add to our list of world and local recognitions, demonstrating our success in achieving our mission. We are very proud and honoured to win three out of the seven awards presented by Kahramaa in acknowledgement of sustainable development.”

Over the past ten years, Msheireb Properties has succeeded in garnering international attention with its disruptive solutions for real estate and community development, using a unique Seven Steps process that the company has created after three years of work, research, and collaboration with the best in the industry. The process introduces a new architectural language that is uniquely Qatari in essence, with sustainable and smart approaches integrated in every aspect.

Early April, the company also won the Gold prize from the internationally-renowned “RoSPA” Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK, for the Zulal Wellness Centre, the first wellbeing resort of its kind in the region.

The RoSPA Awards receives entries from organisations around the world to assess and recognise achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. The awards will be handed out in an event that will take place in June 2019 in London.

“Msheireb Properties is keen on setting an example for all real estate developers to follow, and on collaborating with partners on industry initiatives that promote knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas. Such efforts will help us highlight the steps Qatar is taking towards sustainable development and ensuring the health, safety, and prosperity of everyone who lives in the country,” Al Kuwari added.

Msheireb Properties also won the Smart City Award in Barcelona in 2018 in acknowledgement of best practices in Msheireb Downtown Doha. With all its buildings LEED certified, some with Gold certifications and others with Platinum, Msheireb Downtown, the company’s first and flagship project, is also considered the world’s smartest and most sustainable city district.

Concluding, Mr Ali Al Kuwari, stated: “This is only the beginning. We are looking forward to revolutionising urban and real estate development in the region, ushering in a new era with communities that reflect our heritage and identity and is geared for the future. We are proud of being able to support the country in becoming one of the leaders on the global dialogue on Sustainability and SMART development.”

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(Doha, 3 April 2019)

Msheireb Downtown Doha, the smartest and most sustainable fully-built city district in the world and Qatar’s destination for leisure, living and business, will be home to the first Monoprix in Qatar with the SMART Retail Solution. The announcement was made, last Monday, during an agreement Signing Ceremony between Msheireb Properties, the developer of Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), and Ali Bin Ali Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in Qatar and the owner of the Monoprix franchise in the country.

The signing was also attended by Mr Sébastien Farhat, the Regional General Manager of Monoprix.

To be situated at the soon-to-open Galleria mall, Monoprix will launch for the first time in the region one of the most advanced retail software solutions for an enhanced customer service. In addition to this, the store will provide its famous Concierge and the Shop & Go concepts, making the shopping experience for residents and visitors of MDD more convenient and comfortable.

Monoprix Msheireb will offer an extensive organic range of 12,000 items sourced internationally, as well as a new dine-in Qatari-food concept, sushi bar and pasta & pizza corner. The hypermarket will continue to support local initiatives and stock all local Qatari made products.

Commenting on this strategic agreement, Mr Ali Al-Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: “Since its inception, Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to revive the city centre of Doha in the smartest and most sustainable way. We are proud that we have succeeded to work with local and international partners to ensure that all the services provided across the city centre development are in alignment with our promise to our residents and visitors. Today’s agreement guarantees an exclusive smart and convenient experience offered by one the best retail brand in the industry.”

“We are very happy with this partnership, and I would like to thank the Ali Bin Ali Group for their support and their keenness on offering top-of-the-line services to Msheireb Downtown Doha,” he added.

Adel Ali Bin Ali, Chairman & President of Ali Bin Ali Holding, commented: “As a Group, we seek out partnerships that complement our long-standing reputation and help us enrich the local market. Msheireb Downtown Doha’s infrastructure, its vision and the services, make it the most suitable platform for us to introduce our retail software solution exclusively at Monoprix Msheireb, our new store that will be servicing the new heart of Doha. We are very excited, and we look forward to the launch.”

Founded in 1932, Monoprix is a renowned French brand offering the best of food retailing along with clothing, household items, perfumes, gift items and more. The French retail chain currently has two other stores in Qatar – West Bay and Doha Festival City.

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Msheireb Properties (MP), Qatar’s leading sustainable developerand a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Society Development, held the seventh edition of its Annual Risk Management Forum, yesterday, at Bin Jelmood House, part of Msheireb Museums in Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Attended by dignitaries, entrepreneurs and experts from prominent Qatari companies, the 2019 edition took place under the theme; “Managing Risk in the Information Age”.

This year’s Forum explored the role practitioners play in managing new and emerging risks, and opportunities presented in today’s information age. The discussions shed light on other key points, including cyber-risk, social media risk, and the risk presented by disruptive new technologies.

Mr Ali Al-Kuwari, Acting CEO Msheireb Properties, said: “When it comes to Risk Management, the best cure is prevention and comprehensive planning. As Qatar moves toward a knowledge-based society, it is important to understand the risks different industry sectors might face. This knowledge is crucial for Risk Management teams to plan, set preventive procedural policies, and make decisions. That’s why, it is important to have a robust platform that brings industry experts together to share their expertise and discuss best practices.”

“Over the past seven years, our Risk Management Forum has spearheaded the discourse on the subject, making it the premier regional conference. It also reflects our commitment to collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnerships as the right vehicles to achieve our mission, and to lead by example,” added by Mr. Mohammed Al-Buainain Acting Chief Officer – Design & Delivery on his risk forum speech.

The forum featured Simon Horst, Business Risk Manager – Capricorn Investment, Dana Yousif Al-Abdullah, Cyber Resilience Manager – QCert , and Darshan Mehta Managing Director – Potoviti  Middle East. The speakers shared their experiences on managing new risks pertaining to disruptive technologies, Cyber-Risk, Social Media Risk and risk management.

Panellists included Aarn Wennekers, a seasoned advisor on risk-adjusted governance, strategy, and culture guidance, and Hatem Elsafty who has more than 15 years of international experience in Internal Audit, Program Assurance, Risk Management and IT Security.

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His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, officiated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, together with Msheireb Properties Board Member H.E. Eng. Saad Al-Muhannadi and Mr Jamal Al-Kuwari, Acting Chief Commercial Officer of Msheireb Properties (developer and owner of the hotel), Mr James Riley, Chief Executive Officer of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Mr Martin Schnider, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, in the presence of a representation of high level officials, honourable business leaders, and distinguished local and international guests.

Jamal Al-Kuwari, Acting Chief Commercial Officer of Msheireb Properties, in his opening remarks said: “This collaboration with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group indicates our success in winning the confidence of prestigious international companies and demonstrates our commitment to making Msheireb Downtown Doha an authentic destination for tourism, living, leisure and business in the region. Mandarin Oriental, Doha is the first hotel to open in Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is the most sustainable and smartest fully-built city district in the world.”

The opening ceremony was a celebration of tradition which featured “ardha,” a Qatari cultural dance and a Chinese lion dance, a Chinese tradition to bring good luck and prosperity.  Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, guests were escorted on an exclusive tour to preview some of the hotel’s facilities which was followed by a reception at IZU restaurant, overlooking the majestic Barahat Msheireb, the largest covered open-air square in the Middle East.

Mandarin Oriental, Dohawill officially open to public on 9 March 2019 when the hotel will unveil its bespoke fan, an iconic symbol unique to each Mandarin Oriental hotel. To celebrate the opening, the hotel has launched a Blossoming in Dohastay package.

Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban retreat located in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business in the heart of this vibrant city. The hotel blends chic and contemporary design with touches of Qatari heritage, bringing new levels of luxury to Qatar. Guests can expect an inviting ambiance, exquisite décor and bespoke service, where traditional Middle Eastern charm meets Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hospitality.

Designed by the world-renowned David Collins Studio, the hotel’s 128 rooms, 30 suites and 91 serviced apartments fuse an elegant, contemporary design with subtle elements of traditional Qatari heritage. Beautifully appointed with an extraordinary attention to detail, the result is one of understated elegance with spacious layouts and sumptuous furnishings, providing a unique sense of place and home.

The hotel’s nine dining outlets offer an inviting culinary experience, introducing unique flavours from destinations around the world, as well as focusing on classic local dishes and delicacies.

Inspired by renowned Chef Izu Ani’s travels, the restaurant IZU showcases an interpretation of modern Mediterranean cuisine with surprising layers of flavours. Facing the beautiful Barahat Msheireb, the restaurant features three seating areas, comprising of an indoor ground and mezzanine level and an outdoor terrace.

Mosaic allows guests to embark on a culinary journey with nine open kitchens offering an eclectic collection of the world’s most sought after classic dishes cleverly served to allow sampling and sharing. Mandarin Lounge and Baraha Lounge celebrate the elegant joy of Afternoon Tea and are ideal for relaxed get togethers or business meetings with the finest selection of bespoke blends of tea, as well as coffee, small bites and delicacies. Unique flavours of homemade gelato and frozen desserts await at Gelato, a colourful and lively outlet situated on the town square for a treat to takeaway or dine-in.Lastly, Ambar is a stylish bar inspired by the desert landscape and the amber glow of the setting sunwhich provides an intimate venue for guests to socialise, unwind and relax over drinks.

Three further dining outlets are scheduled to open later in 2019. These include a Chinese restaurant, serving authentic Cantonese and provincial dishes from around China. The Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop with a selection of hand-crafted cakes, pastries and chocolates, and Aqua a rooftop alfresco restaurant lounge, adjacent to Mosaic, which will offer guests spectacular views of Barahat Msheireb and the stunning Doha skyline.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Doha occupies 3,030 square metres and features six private treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, two VIP suites and extensive heat and water experiences which includes two indoor pools. Featuring the latest in gym technology, the Fitness & Wellness Centre includes mixed and female guest only areas, as well as three multi-purpose studios designed specifically for Pilates, Yoga, Queenax, TRX and FunXtion experience. Two temperature-controlled rooftop pools offer views of the city and private cabanas for guests to enjoy the abundant sunshine.

The hotel’s event venues and facilities offer an intimate ambiance with an exclusive entrance lobby. Featuring a ballroom, which can seat up to 400 guests for banquets, along with seven additional functions rooms, the hotel is the ideal venue for events with its central location.

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Doha, 12 February 2019

 Msheireb Properties , Qatar’s leading sustainable developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development, celebrated Qatar National Sports Day at Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) with company employees and their families, as well as team members from the two soon-to-be launched hotel properties at MDD; Mandarin Oriental Doha and Al Wadi Hotel Doha MGallery by Accorhotels. The event began with a walkathon around the city district, starting in Sahat Wadi Msheireb and ending in Barahat Msheireb, the largest covered public square in the Middle East.

With no better way to showcase Msheireb Downtown Doha as a walkable city, MP used the occasion of the National Sports Day to launch what will become an annual walkathon tradition at Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business, and the walkable district in the heart of the city. In the spirit of the day, the morning was filled with fun sport activities for staff members and their families to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Msheireb Downtown Doha, the smartest and most sustainable fully-built city district in the world, aims to reverse the pattern of development in Doha that tended towards isolated land use, reliance on car transportation and energy hungry structures. It is set to become a new social and civic hub in the city centre – a place where it is enjoyable to live, work, shop, visit, and spend time with family and friends.

MDD is the result of a three-year research conducted by Msheireb Properties in collaboration with international pioneers in design, architecture, and urban planning to regenerate the old centre of Doha in a way that promotes smart and sustainable living.

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Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development, has received another global accolade by obtainingPlatinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation for the Tram Depot located within their flagship development project, Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD). This accolade coincides with Msheireb Properties receiving their third tram from the US-based manufacturer, TIG/m, LLC.

The Tram Depot, a stabling and maintenance facility for Msheireb Properties’ three trams, received Platinum LEED accreditation in recognition of its advanced specifications that meet the LEED criteria. According to a report produced by the judges, accreditation was awarded based on excellence across multiple criteria, including, design, fit out, sustainability, and optimized energy performance. The report also referred to the building’s overall approach to environmental friendliness, in terms of waste management and low-emitting materials.

Msheireb Downtown Doha has one of the highest concentrations of LEED-certified sustainable buildings, making it the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project. With a 32% energy reduction goal, almost all the project buildings have LEED Gold certification, with some buildings exceeding expectations to achieve LEED Platinum status.

The tramway network is one of the core features of MDD, planned to facilitate the transportation of residents and visitors around the city in an eco-friendly way. The third self-powered, high-tech, electric streetcar, designed and built by TIG/m, has now arrived on site and is being installed at the district. TIG/m designed, manufactured, and installed the public transportation system of MDD, with the goal of reducing automobile traffic and providing eco-friendly, convenient travel in Downtown Doha.

TIG/m President Brad Read said, “We aim to facilitate the reintroduction of the electric street railway into the fabric of modern cities and Msheireb Downtown Doha is an example of how to do just that without compromising functionality or aesthetics. We are very happy with our collaboration and immensely proud of what we have achieved. It is sincerely our wish at TIG/m that more urban developers follow the lead of Msheireb Properties and start introducing transportation substitutes that are cleaner, more affordable, fast, and efficient.”

Mr. Ali Al KuwariActingChief Executive Officer, Msheireb Properties said: “We are proud to receive yet another Platinum LEED accreditation for the Tram Depot. We know of no other development project in the world that has LEED certified the housing and maintenance of a cities’ transportation vehicles. With the arrival of final tram for Msheireb Downtown Doha, we have the ability to provide an easy transport network throughout the smart and sustainable city’s neighbourhoods and facilities. It will be the first of its kind in Qatar and another milestone on our journey to conclude the development of this award-winning development project.”

The three TIG/m trams are single-deck, rigid body, self-powered vehicles, and require no overhead wire or wayside power systems of any kind. The traction power is provided by onboard batteries operating with a regenerative braking function. Ancillary power is provided by a small onboard generator. Because the power for a full day of service is carried on-board, the trams are immune to technical problems caused by an off-board power support system, and free of the need to stop for charging during passenger service.

The MDD trams are fully air-conditioned and incorporate special light-filtering glass panels which inhibit over 90% of the heat from sunlight. The trams are also convertible and can be operated as open-air cars during the cooler winter months by removing the large glass panels. This feature is unique to the MDD tramway system.

In addition, the System incorporates many advanced features for the convenience of the passengers and overall safety of the tramway and assets. They include: level boarding at all passenger stations; a hop-on-hop-off service in the Wadi Msheireb section of Downtown; Virtual Tram Detection and tram priority at the traffic signals; tram arrival signs in real-time on the trams and at the passenger stations; on-board CCTV; and on-board Wi-Fi.

The tramway network within Msheireb Downtown Doha is a single 2 km, closed-loop track system that includes nine stops, with a 400-meter hop-on/hop-off zone. The trams will operate between the hours of 6am to 1am on Sunday to Thursday, and from 1pm to 1am on Friday and Saturday, every day of the year. The system links all parts of the development within 18 minutes, with a 6-minute headway at each station, and offers residents access to Msheireb Station, the largest Doha Metro station that links Qatar Rail’s three metro lines: Red, Green, and Golden.

The MDD trams run on standard gauge track (1,435 mm) and are custom designed and hand crafted to the highest standards of excellence, while adhering to European Standards for Tramway Safety.

Upon completion, the new Downtown District will offer residents a combination of luxurious and spacious townhouses that blend traditional Qatari heritage with modern architecture, as well as contemporary apartments with world-class fittings and finishes. MDD will also provide residents with the largest offering of parks & plazas within one development in Qatar — a testament to its commitment to providing not only green spaces, but also green practices throughout the city.

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Doha, Qatar, 16 December 2018

Msheireb Downtown Doha, the flagship development project by Msheireb Properties, witnessed an array of activities last week in celebration of Qatar National Day.

On December 13, Msheireb Downtown Doha was one of the landmarks that proudly received the Qatar Flag as part of the nation-wide relay event for the first time, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee. The flag was brought to Msheireb Downtown Doha by a group of cyclists who carried it all the way from Hamad International airport.

The flag entourage was received by Mr Ali Al Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, along with a big representation of the company’s leadership, employees, hotel operators, and construction workers. Team Msheireb carried the flag through the main landmarks of Msheireb Downtown Doha and handed over the flag back to more than 300 cyclists in Al Kahraba Street.

And to make the celebrations even better, Msheireb Properties organised a special lightshow at Barahat Msheireb, the region’s largest coveredopen-air square. The event is the first time ever the square has been lit at night to commemorate such a special occasion. Attended by the company leadership, employees, their families and friends, and key stakeholders, the lightshow had everyone mesmerised. Attendees marvelled at the amazing architecture, while rays of light danced masterfully on its walls drawing up symbols of Qatar’s culture. Msheireb Properties has also invited young Qatari business owners to participate in the event, thus giving them a chance to market their products as part of the company’s commitment to support and encourage entrepreneurship.

Commenting on the events, Mr. Ali Al Kuwari, acting CEO said: “We are thrilled and proud to have been a part of the official celebrations of the Qatar National Day. Msheireb Downtown Doha, itself, is a year-round celebration of our heritage, culture and identity. The project is a revival of the birthplace of the city of Doha, the spot where our modern society started taking shape. The Flag Relay and the Lightshow have been a symbolic contribution and a great way for all of us to take a moment to appreciate the country that has been providing for all of us.”

Barahat Msheireb is part of Msheireb Downtown Doha, by Msheireb Properties. It is considered the biggest open-air square with retractable roof regionally and is expected to feature niche shopping and picturesque alfresco cafés and restaurants, as well as famous hospitality brands such as the Middle East’s first Mandarin Oriental Hotel.