Msheireb Properties Announces 2025 Innovation in Design Awards in Partnership with Fast Company Middle East

Doha, Qatar – 17 February 2025: Msheireb Properties announced the 2025 Innovation in Design
Awards, a prestigious initiative in partnership with Fast Company Middle East that champions
creativity, innovation, and sustainability in design and architecture.
With an expanded list of categories, the second annual awards will highlight groundbreaking
contributions that align with Msheireb Properties’ vision of transforming urban living and advancing
Qatar’s position as a global hub for innovation excellence.
“The Innovation in Design Awards presented by Msheireb Properties was created to promote design
thinking as a catalyst for positive change, spotlighting ideas that tackle individual, community, and
global challenges. By expanding the award categories for our second season, we want to inspire even
more trailblazers who are redefining the future of urban living,” said Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari,
CEO of Msheireb Properties.
“Design is the ongoing story of human progress. And so, to celebrate the best of design is to
recognise some of the most important human achievements. By honouring outstanding design work,
these awards will not only acknowledge corporate achievements but also inspire others in the industry
to strive for excellence,” said Ravi Raman, publisher of Fast Company Middle East.
The Innovation in Design Awards were launched last year to recognise exemplary design-driven
solutions, signalling Msheireb Properties’ plans to be an active player in shaping the future of design
innovation in the Middle East. It was launched during the first Fast Company Innovation by Design
Summit. This year’s winners will once again be crowned during the official awards ceremony on the
sidelines of the Innovation by Design Summit on May 21 in Msheireb Downtown Doha.
Last year’s winners included global brand consultancy Landor for human-centric design, cardiac
diagnostic technology innovator Dr. Mario Garcia for technology-powered design, MAD Architects for
sustainable design, and Pandora for luxury and lifestyle design.
Entries for the 2025 awards are now 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 at individual, community, and global levels. The expanded award categories for 2025 include:
● Architecture and Urban Planning: Honouring built projects that significantly improve cities and
neighbourhoods, including architecture and landscapes.
● Product and Packaging: Recognising designs that enhance user experience and address real-
world challenges.
● Retail and Experiential: Highlighting retail concepts that bring products or services to life through
innovative design.
● Sustainable Design: Celebrating projects that use inventive design to meaningfully reduce
environmental impact.
● Technology-Driven Design: Acknowledging designs that seamlessly integrate advanced
technologies.
● Travel and Hospitality: Recognising innovative approaches to creating memorable and enjoyable
experiences for travelers and guests.
● Emerging Designer Middle East: Honouring up-and-coming talent from the Middle East region
who are shaping the future of design.
To enter the 2025 Awards for Innovation in Design, please visit
https://event.fastcompanyme.com/innovation-in-design-awards-2025/ while submissions close on 10
April 2025.
This initiative is part of Msheireb Properties’ ongoing efforts to promote sustainable urban
development and enhance quality of life through innovative and thoughtful design solutions. It
reinforces Msheireb’s dedication to creating a brighter, more sustainable future while positioning Doha
as a leading city for cultural and design excellence.