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Msheireb Properties Unveils 2025 Innovation in Design Awards

In a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering creativity and sustainability in design and architecture, Msheireb Properties, in collaboration with Fast Company Middle East, announced the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards. This prestigious program will highlight groundbreaking contributions aimed at transforming urban living and establishing Qatar as a center of innovative excellence.

Celebrating Design Excellence

The Innovation in Design Awards, now in its second year, aims to serve as a catalyst for positive change through design thinking. According to Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, the awards are designed to shine a light on ideas that address individual, societal, and global challenges. Al Kuwari stated, "By expanding the award categories this year, we hope to inspire even more pioneers who are redefining the future of urban living."

Ravi Raman, publisher of Fast Company Middle East, echoed these sentiments, saying, "Design is an ongoing narrative of human progress. Celebrating the best in design recognizes some of humanity's significant achievements. These awards not only honor outstanding design work but also inspire others in the industry to strive for excellence."

A Focus on Diverse Categories

The 2025 awards feature expanded categories, including:
1. Architecture and Urban Planning: Honoring built projects that significantly enhance cities and neighborhoods, including architectural and landscape elements.
2. Product and Packaging Design: Recognizing designs that improve user experiences and address real-world challenges.
3. Retail and Experiential Design: Highlighting retail concepts that bring products or services to life through innovative designs.
4. Sustainable Design: Celebrating projects that utilize creative design to meaningfully reduce environmental impact.
5. Technology-Focused Design: Appreciating designs that seamlessly integrate advanced technologies.
6. Travel and Hospitality: Rewarding innovative approaches to creating memorable and enjoyable experiences for travelers and guests.
7. Emerging Designer: Honoring promising talents shaping the future of design in the Middle East.

How to Participate

The awards serve as a signal of Msheireb Properties’ active role in shaping the future of design innovation in the Middle East by rewarding design-focused exemplary solutions. Applications for the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards are open to designers, architects, and innovators from around the world. Winners will be selected based on criteria such as replicability, design thinking, and audience impact on individual, societal, and global levels.

Important Dates

Applications close on April 10, 2025, and the winners will be celebrated during the official awards ceremony at the Innovation in Design Summit on May 21 at Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Msheireb Properties' Vision

This initiative aligns with Msheireb Properties' mission to promote sustainable urban development and enhance the quality of life through innovative and thoughtful design solutions. By reinforcing its commitment to creating a brighter and more sustainable future, Msheireb is positioning Doha as a leading city in cultural and design excellence.

Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, is a premier sustainable real estate developer in Qatar and actively supports Qatar’s Vision 2030. Their flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, integrates modern technologies with traditional methods to preserve Qatar’s environmental and cultural identity. It features LEED-certified buildings and a mix of residential, retail, and cultural facilities, including Msheireb Museums and several luxury hotels.

Contact and Further Information

For further details on the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards, visit Fast Company Middle East.

This endeavor is part of Msheireb Properties' ongoing efforts to foster sustainable urban development and improve quality of life through innovative design solutions.