Msheireb Properties and Msheireb Museums Conclude Participation in Qatar Sustainability Week with Innovative Initiatives

Msheireb Properties and Msheireb Museums have concluded their participation as strategic partners in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week, organised by Earthna: Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

Throughout the week, a diverse programme of sustainability activities extended beyond discussion sessions into public spaces, heritage houses and workplaces across Msheireb Downtown Doha, with the aim of raising environmental awareness and translating it into tangible action.

As part of these efforts, Msheireb Properties continues to implement its decarbonisation strategy in partnership with KANDAL across its real estate portfolio of more than 100 buildings in Msheireb Downtown Doha, in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

In a further step towards advancing urban innovation and sustainability, Doha Design District launched the “AZEL” programme last October to test innovative solutions and put them into practice across the city.

Through its open call, which ran from 4 October to 4 November 2026, AZEL received 101 proposals from participants representing 40 nationalities. The submissions competed for two awards: “Best Smart City Innovation” and “Best Smart City Sustainability Solutions.”

Start-ups accounted for the largest share of submissions, with 66 proposals, alongside contributions from entrepreneurs, universities, research teams and creative professionals. The proposals are currently under evaluation, while shortlisted teams are receiving guidance and support from Siemens and Qatar Science & Technology Park, the programme’s strategic partners.

The winners are scheduled to be announced during Downtown Tech and Inc. Arabia’s Best in Business Awards ceremony at Barahat Msheireb. The winning solutions are expected to be implemented across the city in 2027.

Ali Al Hitmi, Innovation Director at Msheireb Properties, said Qatar Sustainability Week serves as a reminder that sustainability begins with everyday practices. He highlighted initiatives carried out with partners, ranging from planting gardens to hosting discussions at Msheireb Museums.

He added that AZEL aims to attract pioneering ideas capable of demonstrating their effectiveness in real-world settings, using Msheireb as a living urban laboratory for future solutions. He also expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Earthna for their partnership in ensuring that these efforts align with Qatar National Vision 2030.