August 24, Doha, Qatar – Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Inc. Arabia, the official Middle East edition of the globally renowned publication Inc., to bring a series of business and innovation events to Msheireb Downtown Doha, further strengthening the district’s position as a destination for entrepreneurship, leadership, and business engagement in Qatar.
The agreement reflects Msheireb Properties’ ongoing commitment to supporting the country’s business landscape by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to connect, exchange knowledge and engage with the regional business landscape achievement.
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Arabia is published in the MENA by 7awi Media Group, a leading digital platform for media and advertising solutions targeting the region. With offices in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt, 7awi owns and manages a rich and varied group of electronic portals with more than 20 million monthly users as well as more than 100 million followers on social media.
Under the partnership, Msheireb Properties will organize an enhanced and regional second edition of the Downtown Tech Summit on 17 November, building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025. The collaboration will also introduce the inaugural Best in Business Awards, which will take place on 18 November, recognising outstanding businesses and leaders from across the region. Following the success of its editions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the awards will debut in Qatar, recognising the country’s diverse and resilient business landscape.
Together, these initiatives form part of a growing programme of business events at Msheireb Downtown Doha and reflect the district’s increasing role as a venue for conversations and collaborations that support private sector growth. They also align with Msheireb Properties’ resilience framework, which focuses on strengthening the district’s long-term economic value through strategic partnerships, business engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Commenting on the agreement, Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer of Msheireb Properties, said: “At Msheireb Properties, we believe that thriving cities are built on thriving business communities. partnership with Inc. Arabia reflects our commitment to positioning Msheireb Downtown Doha as a platform where entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders connect, collaborate and grow. Through initiatives such as the Downtown Tech Summit and the Best in Business Awards, we are continuing to strengthen Msheireb Downtown Doha’s position as a destination that supports enterprise, encourages innovation and contributes to Qatar’s long-term economic ambitions.”
Anas Abbar, co-founder and Group CEO, 7awi Media Group, added, "We at Inc
Arabia and 7awi Media Group are thrilled to be partnering with Msheireb Properties to stage the Downtown Tech Summit and the Doha edition of the Best in Business Awards. Qatar is home to an ambitious and increasingly diverse business community, and we are excited to create platforms that bring its entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders into the spotlight. Through this partnership, we hope to celebrate the people and companies driving the next chapter of Qatar’s economic growth, while creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue and exchange.”
Beyond the events, the collaboration will include business-focused stories highlighting the people, companies and ideas driving Qatar’s economy.
As one of the region’s leading smart and sustainable mixed-use districts, Msheireb Downtown Doha has become a natural setting for business events, leadership forums and industry gatherings. Through partnerships such as this, Msheireb Properties continues to build on that role, bringing together organisations and individuals whose work contributes to the country’s economic diversification and supports the ambitions of the Qatar National Vision.