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following the highest interna- revived historic heritage houses, As businesses grow, the tional standards for their access, commonly known as Bin dining scene is also an movement, and transport in Jelmood House, Company attractive part of MDD. It A beacon for Msheireb Downtown Doha. House, Mohamed Bin Jassim boasts some of the best and In keeping its architectural House, and Radwani House — high-end places for Doha’s heritage intact while adding have been restored using dining scene with a blend of modern elements, the ‘Seven sourced materials that retain history, tradition, and Steps’ idea was implemented the spirit and building tech- modernity. Whether sharing a smart cities and to emphasise social integration niques of the original quick coffee, a light meal, or through urban design, focusing structures. dinner with family and friends, on extended families, kinship MDD’s ‘Business Gateway’ dining is one of Msheireb ties, social activity, local provides unparalleled oppor- Downtown Doha’s key social sustainability economy, collective identity, tunities for local, regional, and aspects. Several cafes and res- and an elevated awareness of international businesses alike. taurant options are available, the environment. The business district, which is with more scheduled to open sheireb Properties is smart cities have evolved from The names of old streets in spread over 193,000 square at a later date. arguably a gold a pioneering concept to become Msheireb Downtown Doha metres, offers a nurturing envi- Qatar Academy Msheireb standard for devel- a ubiquitous city transformation have remained as they are, ronment for small businesses (QAM), a Qatar Foundation The names of old opers in Qatar and element. such as Electricity Street, and entrepreneurs, alongside member operating under Pre- Mthe region. The Qatar Foun- The strides made by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Thani major corporations. University Education, is a streets in Msheireb dation subsidiary continues to Msheireb Properties earned it Street, and other streets. This The business hub is cur- state-of-the-art Early Years Downtown Doha strengthen its position in the several awards and recognition is due to the developers’ goal rently also home to creative and Primary School authorised have remained as region and across the world as in 2020 by global organisations. to return the area to its past entrepreneurs in the city. As for the International Baccalau- they are, such as a leading sustainable developer. In May last year, Msheireb glory as a major commercial part of an agreement signed by reate Primary Years Pro- Electricity Street, The steps taken by it has Properties won first place in the centre. the Qatar Museums (QM) and gramme, and a Council of helped it turn one of Qatar’s his- GCC Award for Municipal Coop- A specialised team of the Qatar Development Bank International Schools member. Sheikh Abdullah toric places into a beacon for eration in its third session 2020 leading local and international (QDB) last year, an incubation The school offers class- Bin Thani Street, smart cities and sustainability. among several awards. architects and experts oversaw centre was established at M7, rooms that are well furnished and other streets. Its flagship project The win was announced on the restoration and preservation the new design, innovation, and equipped with the latest This is due to the Msheireb Downtown Doha the back of approving the GCC of four historical buildings into and entrepreneurship hub technology and resources for (MDD) has emerged as the Award’s decision for Municipal museums. located in the Smart City. independent and collabo- developers’ goal to world’s first smart and sus- Cooperation Jury held in Feb- The houses have been con- For the business traveller, rative work. return the area to tainable downtown Regener- ruary 2020 at the GCC head- verted into culturally significant the area is in proximity to The QAM facilities include its past glory as a ation Project. It is also the first quarters in Riyadh. museums and attract visitors many hotel options, from small an indoor swimming pool, ded- major commercial downtown regeneration project Choosing Msheireb Prop- who wish to learn about Qatar’s boutique hotels to the five-star icated dining area, music and embedding smart city tech- erties for first place was based rich history and culture and the Mandarin Oriental, Doha pro- art rooms, prayer room, bas- centre. nology and connectivity right on the developer’s compliance story behind Doha’s old com- viding businesses with the con- ketball and volleyball courts, from the start. with allocating requirements for mercial centre. venience of meeting and con- gymnasium, courtyard, and Since the launch of MDD, people with special needs and Launched in 2015, the ference facilities. comprehensive library.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR SUPPLEMENT EDITOR DESIGN ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR Mohammed Salim Mohamed M Mazharul Haque Abraham Augusthy Rocela Bautista II SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021

Msheireb Properties launches brand campaign

sheireb Properties, modernized Qatari patterns once was. technology and design, it is historically important com- the leading sus- and ornaments, or through its Barahat Msheireb is the equipped with a retractable mercial district that has been tainable real estate technology which provides an largest open air covered square roof and state of the art cooling regenerated to bring new development extraordinary and seamless in the region. Barahat, which systems; it is where traditions vitality to Doha’s downtown. Mcompany in Qatar, has recently experience for residents, means a spacious courtyard, is embrace our visions with every Msheireb Downtown Doha launched the brand campaign business, professionals and vis- an area steeped and rooted in stone standing as a testament is where technology, heritage, of its flagship city Msheireb itors, or through its sustaina- our past as it is a place of gath- to our culture. and cultural identity meet to Downtown Doha, reflecting the bility models which offer an ering and of community. It is The Smart City with Soul celebrate every corner of what true essence of the smartest unrivaled quality of life, where our forefathers have campaign is rolled out over once was and will always be the and most sustainable city dis- Msheireb Downtown Doha is gathered before us, and where several phases and includes pulsing heart of Doha, through trict in the world. the embodiment of a Smart City we continue to meet till this indoor, outdoor, digital and people and the endless stories Msheireb Downtown Doha, with Soul day. on-site activations. Each acti- told here. (Msheireb, which means a place The newly launched cam- Today, Barahat Msheireb is vation tells a story about Smart City with Soul. Expe- to drink water), located in the paign is built around the city’s regenerated through modern Msheireb Downtown Doha, a rience it yourself. heart of Doha, draws on the best main hubs: Al Kahraba Street, of architectural thinking from Barahat Msheireb and Sikkat the city district’s past to provide Wadi Msheireb. a liveable, walkable, social and Al Kahraba Street at workable urban area. It was Msheireb was the first street to established with a mandate to be powered by electricity – it The Smart City address a gap in the architec- is the street that gave life to tural history of Qatar by creating modern Doha and hence its with Soul campaign a sustainable model that name, which translates to is rolled out over involves working with the envi- “electricity”. It was the spark several phases and ronment and living as part of it. for a vibrant lifestyle that includes indoor, It is the re-birth of Doha’s would define the city. Today, it old heart and the urban is reviving this heritage by outdoor, digital and embodiment of Qatar’s unique introducing the first smart and on-site activations. vision, a country proudly sustainable district to cope with Each activation tells a embracing its identity while new technology. story about Msheireb confidently creating its future. Sikkat Wadi Msheireb used It is the careful but confident to be a valley that was a source Downtown Doha, a balance of Qatar’s architectural of life for our forefathers. It is historically important heritage with the trans- where people would flock to commercial district formative power of thought- its banks with their livestock to that has been fully applied innovation, all in drink from the valley’s fresh the service of the people living water. It is where trade used to regenerated to bring in, working at and visiting take place. Today, different new vitality to Doha’s Msheireb Downtown Doha. activities take place in Sikkat downtown. Whether it is through its Wadi Msheireb to gather the architectural language which community once more, pre- is based on traditional yet serving the heritage of what it SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 III Traditional Middle Eastern charm meets Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hospitality at Mandarin Oriental, Doha

downtown regeneration project, Msheireb Downtown Doha sets a standard by which residents are able to preserve local culture and traditions whilst working Designed by the world- long-term guests looking to with the environment and to live renowned British designers experience a chic urban envi- as part of a community. David Collins Studio, Mandarin ronment in Doha’s most exciting “Mandarin Oriental, Doha is Oriental, Doha’s 117 rooms, 41 new neighbourhood. proud to be a part of this suites and 91 serviced apart- Bringing Qatari heritage to dynamic development which ments offer the perfect fusion life through subtle details that represents a wonderful oppor- of contemporary style and reflect the local environment, tunity for us to bring our unique subtle Qatari elegance, the the hotel’s sumptuous design brand of luxury hospitality to the result is one of luxurious under- enjoys an elegantly sophisti- cultural centre of Doha and the stated elegance with spacious cated feel that chimes perfectly heart of Qatar,” says Mr Martin layouts and sumptuous fur- with the rich cultural expe- Schnider, General Manager of nishings, providing a unique rience of Msheireb Downtown Mandarin Oriental, Doha. “Man- sense of place. Doha. Decorative elements darin Oriental is renowned for Luxury Living in showcased throughout the hotel creating unique hotels with a include abstract geometric pat- strong sense of place, luxury the heart of Doha terns inspired by the shapes of hotels that are embraced by the The serviced apartments the country’s sand dunes. local community and designed offer the comforts of home in a Inspired by heritage, texture to be right for their time and residential ambiance, whilst and layering of contemporary place. Exceptional architecture, providing access to all hotel design, David Collins Studio has innovative dining experiences amenities and complemented created a truly breath-taking and holistic spa offerings – all by Mandarin Oriental’s intuitive design that gives a feeling of andarin Oriental, city offering an array of pillars of our company – and and personalized service. nostalgia and remembrance of Doha is one of Man- intriguing dining experiences prominent features of this Ranging from one to four-bed- old Qatar in the modern setting Mandarin Oriental, darin Oriental Hotel and eclectic cafés, pedestrian special hotel,” he added. rooms, apartments are ideal for we have today. Doha is proud to be a Group’s first hotel’s friendly streets and a convenient Min the Middle East, marking the internal tram network. Msheireb part of this dynamic blossoming of the Group in the Downtown Doha has trans- development region. Mandarin Oriental Hotel formed the centre of the city by which represents Group is an award-winning regenerating and preserving the a wonderful owner and operator of some of historical heart of Doha. As an the world’s most luxurious integral part of Msheireb opportunity for us hotels, resorts and residences, Downtown Doha, the hotel lies to bring our unique with each property reflecting at the heart of this exciting brand of luxury the Group’s Oriental heritage development, overlooking hospitality to the and unique sense of place. Man- Barahat Msheireb, a creatively darin Oriental, Doha offers a designed climate-controlled cultural centre of window into the world of Man- town square. Doha and the heart darin Oriental, where we aim Msheireb Downtown Doha of Qatar." to delight our guests with leg- aims to revive the old com- Mr. Martin Schnider, endary service and luxurious mercial heart of Doha by recon- hotel experiences. necting the city and its residents General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha is with its traditions and heritage Mandarin Oriental, Doha located in the centre of Msheireb to re-create a sense of com- Downtown Doha, the new life- munity and togetherness. As the style and cultural heart of the world’s first sustainable IV SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021

Awards strengthen Msheireb Properties’ position as leading sustainable developer

PICS: SALIM MATRAMKOT & ABDUL BASIT THE PENINSULA

THE PENINSULA — DOHA destination for all sections of the community to live, work, sheireb Prop- and entertain. erties continues Msheireb Downtown Doha to take steps to is an ideal destination for strengthen its people with special needs, pro- position in the viding them with special Mregion and across the world as services in all fields including a leading sustainable developer employment, education and which adopts the highest transportation. There are ample building standards. These steps open spaces allowing them to have earned it many awards enjoy all the facilities easily and and recognition in 2020 by smoothly. Adopting the Msheireb global organisations. measures of the American with Downtown Doha is In May last year, Msheireb Disabilities Act law ADA 2010 an ideal destination Properties, had added a new to secure suitable environment achievement by winning first for people with special needs, for people with place in the GCC Award for Msheireb Downtown Doha special needs, Municipal Cooperation in its gives utmost attention for the providing them with third session 2020. special paths, intersections, special services in The win was announced on reception areas, shopping facil- the back of approving the ities, automatic control for all fields including decision of the GCC Award for building services, parking and employment, Municipal Cooperation Jury others. education and held in February 2020 at the The natural views and land- transportation. GCC headquarters in Riyadh. scaping were also developed Choosing Msheireb Properties with keeping people with There are ample for first place was based on the special needs in mind. This Properties, is the smartest and at Msheireb Downtown Doha open spaces developer’s compliance with include interactive pedestrian most sustainable fully built city is recognized for energy effi- allocating requirements for signals, easy access to car district in the world and aims cient building design with allowing them The “Green Office to enjoy all the people with special needs and parking, control gates and ramp to change the current trends of recessed windows, energy following the highest interna- slopes at each sidewalk. urban developments, the life- recovery of outside air entering Building Award” for facilities easily and tional standards for their access, The road planning at styles of people and offer a new the building, optimised venti- Msheireb Properties smoothly. movement, and transport in Msheireb Downtown Doha way to live, work, and entertain. lation using carbon dioxide Msheireb Downtown Doha. reflects the culture and values Msheireb Properties has won (CO2) detectors, and a high effi- Headquarters Msheireb Properties’ award of the Qatari society, with several regional and interna- ciency district cooling plant. building located at tional awards in the field of sus- Sustainability is central to Msheireb Downtown tainable and smart cities. Msheireb Downtown Doha’s Doha is recognized Earlier in March last year, conservation of natural Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s resources and quality of design. for energy efficient leading sustainable developer The building designs include building design with and a subsidiary of Qatar Foun- thicker walls and orientation, recessed windows, dation for Education, Sciences which enables them to benefit energy recovery of and Community Development, from the shade of adjacent had received a milestone award buildings, provides natural outside air entering at the 2020 Qatar Sustainability cooling and reduces the need the building, Awards. for air-conditioning. Fur- optimised ventilation Msheireb Properties Head- thermore, the adoption of the using carbon dioxide quarters building, located at latest, cutting-edge technology Msheireb Downtown Doha, was enables Msheireb Properties to (CO2) detectors, and recognised for the exceptional produce renewable energy, a high efficiency standard of sustainability prac- monitor electricity use, and district cooling plant. tices and received the “Green make the most efficient use of Office Building Award”. water, all of which translate to Qatar Sustainability Awards reduced emissions, energy and recognise the efforts, com- water usage, and waste The Global Sustainability mitment, and contributions of production. Assessment System (GSAS) is the individuals, institutions and In January, Msheireb Station first performance-based system organisations in furthering sus- was awarded two prestigious in the Middle East and North also highlighted the state of special attention to details and tainable development and envi- green building certifications: Africa (MENA) region, developed Qatar’s position on the regional the adoption of measures that ronmental protection in Qatar LEED Gold and GSAS 5 stars. for rating green buildings and level, and cements Msheireb facilitate the life of people with and beyond. Msheireb Station was infrastructures. Downtown Doha as one of the special needs. The “Green Office Building awarded these sustainability The dual Green Building cer- Msheireb Station best sustainable and smart Msheireb Downtown Doha, Award” for Msheireb Properties certificates for implementing tification awarded to Msheireb was awarded cities, and the favourite the flagship project of Msheireb Headquarters building located strategies in: sustainable site Station: GSAS 5 Stars (in design two prestigious development, water savings, and build under railways energy efficiency, materials scheme) and LEED Gold (LEED green building selection, cultural and eco- 2009 for new construction) is a certifications: LEED nomic value and innovation in significant milestone as the Gold and GSAS 5 design, according to Consoli- subway station has achieved the stars. Msheireb dated Contractors Company. highest GSAS rate for a non-res- Msheireb Station is one of idential building in Qatar and Station is one of the world’s biggest metro sta- becomes the first LEED Gold the world’s biggest tions and a major interchange underground metro station in metro stations and for Doha Metro’s Red Line, the world. a major interchange Green Line and Gold Line. The advanced Green Msheireb Station is constructed Building targets, the jobsite’s for Doha Metro’s by Consolidated Contractors inner-city position, along with Red Line, Green Company. the project’s complex structural Line and Gold Line. The LEED (Leadership in design placed high demands on Msheireb Station Energy and Environmental the execution of the construction Design) green building work. CCC’s project teams pro- is constructed program, developed by the U.S. viding management, technical, by Consolidated Green Building Council (USGBC) and construction expertise Contractors is the preeminent program for ensured that the ambitious Company. the design, construction, main- infrastructure project met CCC’s tenance and operations of high- high standards of excellence, performance green buildings. said the company. SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 V Experience the rooftop magic at Alwadi Hotel MGallery

ith unrivalled Alwadi Hotel 360-degree MGallery’s views across the iconic rooftop lounge Doha skyline Wand a menu of expertly crafted Infinity offers beverages and food, Infinity stunning views Rooftop Lounge at Alwadi Hotel MGallery has become a sought and a chilled after post sunset venue. ambience “Inspired by Jules Verne’s acclaimed novel ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, with 42 bev- erages from 28 countries, adorned with historic maps of the world and of course, those amazing Msherieb and city views, the sky is the limit at Hani Akkari, Infinity,” says Alwadi Hotel Alwadi Hotel MGallery MGallery General Manager Hani “It is the perfect venue to have developed a menu of General Manager Akkari. gather with your friends and small bites to ensure each enjoy the best views in the city patron has the best all round as well as the superb food and experience and further com- beverages we have designed to plementing this is the lounge’s match this unparalleled signature beverages. ambience.” Infinity also offers a range Open daily from 5pm to of enticing food and drink offers midnight, the menu includes to suit all moods this winter classic beverages that take you including: on a trip around the world with Pink Thursday: Sophisticated their special signature menu pink and rose drinks and special created to reflect each of the six offer of free flow drinks for ladies continents. for QR150 from 5pm to 11pm. From evoking the US pro- Cheese and Chocolate hibition era in the 1920s and Fondue: Cosy up and dip in and 1930s America, with distinctive enjoy the luxurious cheese and woody flavors through to chocolate fondues — perfect for to create memorable experi- Contact details for more dreamy Caribbean fruity flavors the chilly Doha winter — with ences for our guests and Infinity information: +974 4009 9999 and off to Asia with exotic, spicy packages for QR150 (every is one of those truly unique or Whatsapp +974 3075 8211 or creations. This is in addition to Wednesday). places in terms of experience email to reservations.alwadi- their menu of classic mixes and “Infinity really does have and service.” [email protected] concoctions created by Infin- the “wow factor” but it is also Location: Alwadi Hotel Website: www.alwadiho- ity’s trained and acclaimed intimate, a rooftop hideaway,” Doha MGallery teldoha.com mixologists. said Akkari. Area: Corner of Wadi Mush- Facebook Page: https:// To complement the whim- “At Alwadi Hotel MGallery eireb and Jassim bin www.facebook.com/ sical menu, the culinary team we pride ourselves in being able Mohammed Street alwadihoteldoha/ VI SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021

architectural development into mosque has been awarded the the future. prestigious ‘Abdullatif Alfozan The Seven Steps integrate Award for Mosque Archi- the spirit and aesthetics of tecture’ which honours Qatari architecture with the mosques in the GCC for their best that sustainable design and sustainability and architectural modern technology have to features. offer. Ultimately, it aims to Msheireb Mosque has won restore the uniqueness of the award, thanks to its Qatar’s built environment and adoption of new technologies the strong social ties that once and meticulously planned defined Qatari society. architectural features that The old streets names in the helped it to surpass 122 other Msheireb have been remained mosques nominated for the as they are, such as Electricity award. Street, Sheikh Abdullah Bin The design of the building Thani Street and other streets, is based on traditional Qatari because Msheireb Properties mosques, which have for cen- aims to revive this area again turies used orientation, as it was in the past as a major shading, natural ventilation commercial center in Doha. The and water to create com- main goal behind this project is fortable environments for to create a smart city. prayer and worship. To create a lasting setting The building has received for a vibrant street life, a shaded the Gold LEED accreditation environment with pedestrian for its effective energy conser- priority, in addition to arcades vation, along with the quality and frontages were designed to of its design. It incorporates a create a comfortable and mem- tailored daylight design, to orable network of places. create dynamic sun patches Msheireb project includes inspired by Qatari motifs Combining technology and Heritage Quarter which is a his- within the main hall during toric area where traditional prayer hours, and needs no courtyard houses and the artificial lighting during traditional architectural language Msheireb Prayer Ground dating daytime hours. Embracing key from the first decade of the last principles of Islamic art, geo- century have been restored, metric patterns and designs, to create modern buildings alongside Msheireb Museums. Msheireb Mosque fuses mod- A specialised team of ernist ideas with a historically leading local and international familiar arrangement of Islamic architects and experts oversaw volumes, spaces and thresholds. the restoration and preser- The Mosque demonstrates THE PENINSULA — DOHA understood by all. vation of four historical Msheireb’s success at combining This embodied in ‘Seven buildings. new technology and traditional Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to revive sheireb Downtown Steps’ emphasise social inte- The heritage houses, com- architectural language to create the old commercial district with a new Doha has preserved the gration through urban design, monly known as the Bin modern buildings that are sen- architectural language that is modern yet Mspecial history of that focusing on extended families, Jelmood House, the Company sitive to their surroundings and area, which is one of the oldest kinship ties, social activity, local House, the Mohammed Bin enhance the local landscape. inspired by traditional Qatari heritage. The areas in the State of Qatar. The economy, collective identity, Jassim House and the Radwani Msheireb Mosque and its Msheireb’s new Qatari architectural language project succeeded to combine and an elevated awareness of House have transformed the courtyard have been built to can be adapted to developments anywhere in technology and traditional the environment. An intensive Heritage Quarter and created create an urban oasis, a the world. architectural language to create three- year research process an important cultural desti- peaceful place to pray away modern buildings that are sen- has gone into all aspects of nation within the from the hustle and bustle of the sitive to their surroundings and Qatari architecture, including development. nearby streets. enhance the local landscape. materials, designs, layouts and The four heritage houses, With its new design and Msheireb Downtown Doha decorations, as well as under- including the family house of architecture concept, Msheireb is set to revive the old com- lying concepts such as dura- Mohammed Bin Jassim, the son Mosque was inaugurated in mercial district with a new bility, functionality and of the founder of modern Ramadan 2016. architectural language that is aesthetics. Qatar, have been converted The mosque is located modern yet inspired by tradi- Msheireb’s architectural into the Msheireb Museums, within Phase 1 of Msheireb tional Qatari heritage. The language was developed as a which include cultural centres Down Town, and spread over Msheireb’s new Qatari archi- three year collaboration by and exhibition buildings. an area of 1,400 sqm. Easily tectural language can be some of the world’s leading Rooted in local history, these accessible from around the adapted to developments any- architects, academics and urban courtyards and spaces Msheireb neighbourhood and where in the world. planners. showcase important aspects of the adjoining souq area, the The aim is to build a Qatari Msheireb Properties defined Qatar’s history and memories mosque has prayer halls for architectural tradition by using the core discoveries of this of old Doha. both men and women and a new language, rich in ref- research effort in the ‘Seven Also there is Msheireb accommodates 600 wor- erence and strong in resonance; Steps’ — a declaration for an Mosque, which located in the shippers. It also has a dedicated flexible, to be spoken in many entirely new architectural lan- heritage quarter of Msheireb parking area and lifts from the accents but consistent, to be guage that will take Qatar’s Downtown Doha (MDD). The basement.

can think, question and reason logi- cally, individuals QAM provides who are inde- pendent, confident and capable of effective learning making decisions. At QAM learning is not con- fined within the environment boundaries of tradi- tional subjects but is supported and atar Academy Msheireb develop internationally minded, enriched by them. (QAM), a member of Qatar empathetic lifelong learners Learning is Qatar Academy QFoundation operating through a dual-language pro- science from a specialist. QAM believes parental transdisciplinary — it has rele- Msheireb seeks under Pre-University Edu- gramme emphasizing inquiry- Islamic Studies, Physical Edu- guidance and involvement is vance between, across and to ensure that all cation, is a state-of-the-art based practices. cation, and Library time will critical to a child’s devel- beyond subjects and connects Early Years and Primary School QAM offers a dual language also be a part of QAM’s core opment, and has a significant to what is real in the world. Sub- students who are authorised for the International programme in both English and programme, with outcomes impact on a student’s academic jects are an instrument through admitted to the Baccalaureate Primary Years Arabic based on high standards defined for each grade level. and social achievement. The which our students explore school will thrive Programme, and a Council of and benchmarks. QAM seeks to ensure that Academy is keen to reach out meaningful learning in depth. in an environment International Schools member. A balanced literacy all students who are admitted to parents, ensuring they have During their learning VISION of high academic approach will be fully utilised, to the school will thrive in an the information they need to journey, students develop Our vision is Pre-University with students receiving environment of high academic support and benefit their knowledge, build skills, con- expectations, and Education (PUE) shared vision, instruction in Arabic and expectations, and benefit from children. struct understanding, foster benefit from a well- namely “Leading Learning”. English for equal amounts of a well-rounded education, QAM offers an inclusive positive learning dispositions rounded education. MISSION time during the instructional flourishing socially and behav- education where students and are empowered to be To create an effective day. Students will also benefit iourally within the school evolve as individuals who are agentic learners, taking action learning environment to from learning maths and community. self-motivated, creative and for positive change. SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 VII Business Gateway: Opportunities for entrepreneurs

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eviving Qatar’s old com- mercial district, Msheireb RDowntown Doha’s Msheireb ‘Business Gateway’ provides Downtown Doha, a unparalleled opportunities for local, regional, and interna- QR20bn real estate tional businesses alike. development The business district, which project which is spread over 193,000sqm expects to receive offers a nurturing environment for small businesses and entre- up to 50,000 preneurs, alongside major cor- visitors per day, porations. Located within the features around world’s first sustainable 100 buildings, downtown regeneration project, Msheireb’s ‘Business constructed in various phases parking spaces. will ensure that entrepreneurs urban apartment areas, including 17 Gateway’ features diverse office since its initial construction Workers at the commercial are provided with professional mosques, schools, banks and commercial space, state-of-the-art tech- began in 2010. Today, the Smart district also enjoy premium guidance and support through the metro station on Sahat Al towers which can nology, infrastructure, and City, which expects to receive business amenities, supported all phases of startup devel- Nakheel. This business district accommodate world-class amenities, up to 50,000 visitors per day, by a mix of banking, personal opment as well as coaching to lies close to the Retail Quarter including seamless connectivity features around 100 buildings, and civic services, and ease of hone the technical and non- and will be a short walk from up to 20,000 within the Smart City. including 17 commercial towers access through its convenient technical skills needed to accel- the Department Store, the Gal- employees. Msheireb Downtown Doha, which can accommodate up to location. erate the growth and value of a leria, and a vibrant café culture a QR20bn real estate devel- 20,000 employees, and over The business hub is cur- business. with food and beverage outlets. opment project, was 10,000 integrated underground rently also a home to creative During the signing cer- The ‘Business Gateway’ also entrepreneurs in the city. As emony, QDB’s CEO Abdulaziz offers a new type of archi- part of an agreement which has bin Nasser Al Khalifa, said: tecture for offices, moving been signed by the Qatar “The Scale 7 aims to support away from stand- alone towers Museums (QM) and the Qatar small and medium-sized enter- to user-friendly, mid-rise and Development Bank (QDB) last prises, particularly in the low-rise experiences. The year, an incubation centre was fashion and design industries in project provides a multitude of established at M7, the new Qatar. QDB’s partnership with commercial offerings including design, innovation, and entre- Qatar Museums is an important world-class fittings and fin- preneurship hub located in the part of our vision to build a ishes, state-of-the-art tech- Smart City. strong national network to nology and infrastructure The agreement lays the achieve common goals that con- offerings. foundation for the two entities tribute towards the diversifi- For the business traveller, to support local entrepreneurs cation of the national economy the area is in proximity to and small and medium enter- and are in line with the bank’s many hotel options, from small prises (SMEs) within the fashion, strategy and responsibilities.” boutique hotels to the five star design and technology indus- Now, the offices on the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, pro- tries and nurture a thriving ‘Business Gateway’ at Al Diwan viding businesses with the con- startup ecosystem. Street are integrated with the venience of meeting and con- The M7 incubation centre upscale living district and ference facilities. Park Hyatt Doha: Your staycation luxury destination

ark Hyatt Doha stands resolutely as the highest hotel within Msheireb Downtown Doha, Doha’s designate Smart City with Soul. The 187-room hotel, exudes understated luxury and Prefinement. Light-filled Suites offer residential-style luxury with elevated views of Doha. Floor to ceiling windows, rain showers, deep soaking tubs, dining tables and outdoor terraces with vistas of the city offer an ideal secluded escape for stay- cations or honeymooning couples. From Private Dining Rooms to exclusive social event spaces, the hotel's design aesthetic proffers a balance of luxury, creativity, privacy and intimacy, perfect for groups or ladies-only events. Perched 21 floors above Msheireb, Sora, the hotel's modern Japanese rooftop restaurant and lounge, features an outdoor dining terrace affording panoramic views of Doha and a sense of place, ideal for Corporate entertaining, gath- erings of friends and romantic dinners. Here, a To discover more, call +974 4009 1234 or visit sundowner under the fading golden-light of a parkhyattdoha.com or Instagram: @parkhyattdoha Doha sun has rapidly become one of the city’s | @soradoha | @opusdoha | @anisdoha must-see-do experiences. The Spa at Park Hyatt Doha, is a tranquil causes of stress and fatigue with products retreat offering a sense of calm and space in exclusive to Doha (Valmont & Vitaman), while which to revitalize and detox, assisting in the res- dedicated male and female floors allow for spa toration of mind and body from the stresses of and pool privatization. The property houses the modern day living. Employing mood-based treat- largest hotel gym in MDD, complete with fitness ments, Spa protocols address the underlying instruction and Physiotherapist. VIII SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 Msheireb Museums: A historical jewel in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha

THE PENINSULA — DOHA revived historic heritage houses throughout the country – and museum gathers, preserves and array of digital services to commonly known as Bin allowed the meeting of diverse shares memories of Qatar. It enhance visitors’ experience Launched in 2015, sheireb Museums, Jelmood House, Company cultures, tastes, languages, and gives visitors insight into how while discovering the history the revived historic four historical House, Mohamed Bin Jassim traditions. family life evolved in Qatar over and culture of Msheireb and heritage houses House and Radwani House — Visitors travel back to the the years . Qatar. heritage houses converted into have been restored and con- past looking at found objects Inside the museum, visitors Developed by Msheireb commonly known culturally signif- verted into museums that they during excavation of the old will see the different phases of Museums, the application is an as Bin Jelmood Micant museums, continues to are today using carefully Msheireb in the Echo Memory the House prior to undergoing innovative and easy way to House, Company attract visitors who wish to sourced materials that retain Art Project - an artist-led initi- restoration as well as important explore each of the four houses learn about the rich history and the spirit and building tech- ative to record and collect a objects found during the exca- using the geolocation tech- House, Mohamed culture of Qatar and the story niques of the original wide range of artefacts, stories vation of the area considered nology to provide the first-ever Bin Jassim House behind Doha’s old commercial structures. and memories from Msheireb to be the first excavation site in digital audio tour feature in and Radwani centre. The presence of these as the area underwent extensive the centre of Doha. These Qatar. House — have A must-see for visitors in world-class museums is integral regeneration. objects provide clues how daily With a digital positioning Qatar, this cluster of museums to the aspiration of preserving The museum also has a life in Doha was back then. system covering every corner been restored and also provides a fascinating look the country’s rich past while huge collection of videos Visitors will learn what a at the Museums, the tour allows converted into into the discovery of oil in Qatar shaping its identity as a modern, showing former residents speak typical traditional Qatari visitors to hear audio narrations museums that they and an honest telling of the progressive nation. It also rein- about their recollections of courtyard house was like prior and explanations as they move are today using history of world slavery. forces Doha’s position as a Msheireb, where the country’s to and after electricity was used, around, giving them the These Houses are an leading cultural destination in first hotel , first bank , first as well as life back then through freedom to manage their own carefully sourced important component of the the region and around the pharmacy and first cafés were the various objects displayed in tour at their own pace, and materials that Msheireb Downtown Doha – world. built. each of the rooms of the House. make the best out of their expe- retain the spirit and the world’s first sustainable Each of the museums is rience, while minimising con- building techniques downtown regeneration unique on its own as it displays Company House Bin Jelmood House sumption of printed material. project, which was located in varied stories told through a The Company House has Arguably one of the most The application boasts an of the original the heart of Qatar’s capital con- wide array of artefacts from the been named such due to the fact important museums in the array of other options including structures. sidered the country’s earliest past using modern technology that it was the headquarters of country, Bin Jelmood House location and way finding from suburb. to bring these stories to life. the first oil company in Qatar. aims to raise awareness and any place in Qatar, notifications Launched in 2015, the A visit in this House pro- play a pivotal role in the global and alerts on upcoming events Mohammed Bin vides museum visitors first- abolition of human and workshops as they become Jassim House hand accounts of the pioneering exploitation. available, and social media Stepping inside the Qatari petroleum industry The house pays tribute to sharing. Mohammed Bin Jassim House workers who worked hard not human perseverance and The application also has is a journey back in time where only to provide for their fam- acknowledges the invaluable reservation option where visitors can come face to face ilies but also to lay the founda- contribution of formerly schools and groups can book with Doha’s architectural her- tions for Qatar. enslaved people to the devel- special tours as well as ‘rent’ itage right inside the house built Visitors can see how these opment of human feature for entities who would by Sheikh Mohammed Bin men endured the rough journey civilisations . like to use the Museums’ state- Jassim Al-Thani, son of the to Dukhan with smiles and hear It takes visitors thousands of-the-art facilities, for their founder of modern Qatar. their stories in their own words of years back to learn how events, workshops, exhibitions How Msheireb has evolved of how they laboured for their enslavement spread with the or meetings. through time is a major high- family and country, as well as march of civilizations. Particu- Msheireb Museums appli- light of this museum recalling interact with the tools and larly, it takes visitors back to an cation is available for free on memories of its past, show- appliances introduced by the era when there was a flour- the App Store and Google Play casing its present and engaging Company. Generators, calcu- ishing trade in enslaved people for both IOS and Android visitors in the plans for the lators, telephones, and radio as throughout the Indian Ocean devices, in English and Arabic. future . From how the narrow well as tools used during oil World, a vast region which The Audio Tour feature is acces- sikka alleyways developed as exploration and excavation in includes the Gulf. sible only when at Msheireb houses were built on either side addition to mementoes kept by What makes the museum Museums and requires a Blue- to how they converged onto a the pioneering workers are on important is it provides space tooth connection. baraha, which is an open-air show in the museum for visitors to reflect on slavery town square , the museum pro- and human exploitation as well More facilities vides an overview of how Radwani House as make a personal com- For visitors who wish to Msheireb developed into the Radwani House offers a mitment to join the fight against take some souvenirs to country’s commercial centre peek into traditional Qatari human exploitation in all its remember from their visit, back in the day. family life, how a Qatari house forms around the world. Msheireb Museums have Sogha Msheireb became the was like back in the past when gift shops in the Company popular destination for there was no electricity yet. Enhancing visitor House and Bin Jelmood House. shopping, and a hub for small Built in the 1920s and experience The gift shops take their name local community between the located between Al Jasrah and In 2019, Msheireb Museums from a noun used in the gulf 1980s and 2000s – long before Msheireb, which are two of released a new smartphone region which stands for a sou- the wider mall culture spread Doha’s oldest quarters, this application which features an venir brought from abroad for friends and family. Msheireb museums also have a library, located in Bin Jelmood House, established in affiliation with Qatar National Library to support research and learning. Visitors travel The museums also have a strong education element. They back to the past offer guided tours for university looking at found students, which include brief objects during session, upon requests, for subject-related content. In excavation addition, they also provide of the old research support of academic Msheireb in the students working on bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees. Echo Memory Also, there are two food Art Project establishments both located in - an artist- Company House namely Empire which offers coffee spe- led initiative cialities and Al Fai Restaurant to record which provides fine dining and collect a experience with authentic con- temporary Qatari cuisine. wide range The museums are open of artefacts, Monday to Thursday from 9am stories and to 5pm, Friday from 3pm to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to memories from 5pm. Entry to the museums is Msheireb as the free. area underwent extensive regeneration. SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 IX

Streets within Msheireb are luxury and day-to-day conven- oriented to capture cool breezes ience that will position it as one MDD: World’s first smart from the Gulf and shade most of the region’s most desirable pedestrian routes from the hot addresses. Msheireb is charac- sun. Buildings are massed to terised by beautifully designed shade one another and light col- and compact city neighbour- and regeneration project oured to reduce cooling hoods, favouring and promoting requirements. the pedestrian. The social hub Abundant solar energy cap- of new Doha, Msheireb THE PENINSULA — DOHA MDD is the first downtown smart cities have evolved from tured through photovoltaic solar Downtown features com- regeneration project embedding a pioneering concept to become panels and solar hot water fortable and pleasant homes, The Smart City with sheireb smart city technology and con- a ubiquitous element of city panels on rooftops will be used intimate and friendly commu- Downtown Doha nectivity right from the start. transformation. to generate electricity and heat nities, arcaded streets, land- Soul campaign (MDD) has Based on a world-class ver- Approaching completion, water within buildings. scaped open spaces, and vibrant is rolled out over emerged as the nacular architecture, MDD MDD can outperform other Installing efficient irrigation public areas with restaurants, several phases and world’s first offers a vibrant, mix-use, smart city developments in the systems and planting many cafés and abundant retail. Msmart and sustainable walkable and compact sus- world in terms of the resident’s native species adapted to survive Family homes will be within includes indoor, downtown Regeneration tainable development project. digital experience. in dry conditions reduce land- walking distance of schools, outdoor, digital and Project. Since the launch of MDD MDD is a template for devel- scape irrigation requirements. shops, mosques, civic services on-site activations. oping a new model of urban A diversity of uses, inte- and cultural activities. Each activation living and a smart community, gration with Doha’s new Metro Reflecting the tradition of tells a story based in Qatari identity and her- and a safe and convenient public kinship within Qatari society, itage that can be exported realm encourage both cycling residences will be arranged about Msheireb everywhere. and walking. around a ‘Freej’ style courtyard Downtown Doha, Msheireb Downtown Doha Placing of cars and service garden in clusters of family a historically will have one of the highest con- delivery vehicles underground homes, offering residents important centrations of Leadership in via several basement levels privacy, a sense of community Energy and Environmental ensures a pedestrian friendly and security. commercial Design (LEED) certified sus- atmosphere. Msheireb For those that call Msheireb district that has tainable buildings, making it the Downtown offers a way of life home, the choice of size and been regenerated world’s first sustainable that would be difficult to match style of the residences is vir- to bring new downtown regeneration project. elsewhere. With beautiful tually endless. From opulent With a 32% energy reduction homes, an extensive variety of town homes and penthouses to vitality to Doha’s goal, all buildings are targeting offices and workplaces, and compact studio apartments, the downtown. LEED Gold certification, with every amenity right on one’s development has been created some buildings targeting LEED doorstep, the project offers a to appeal to both individuals Platinum. combination of understated and large families. Mercure Grand Hotel: Pride of Qatar for nearly Four Decades

s you get out of the wanted was available in the Msheireb Metro area with so many shops. With Station, you will the development, it is now see a tall turning out to be a prime structure which is location with the Msheireb the first existing Downtown Doha next to it and AHotel in Musherib — Mercure with Souq Waqif within walking Grand Hotel, the first Accor distance. Group hotel in Qatar. The hotel Mercure Doha is one of the belongs to the JBK Group of 851 Mercure brand hotels in the Companies and was built under world which exists in 62 coun- the leadership of late Sheikh tries and belongs to the Accor Jassim Bin Khalid Al Thani and Group which has 5,100 hotels the world after moving from inherited by the family under in 39 brands from luxury to Qatar. The Hotel through its the guidance of Sheikh Khalid economy in 110 countries. group is part of the Planet 21, a Bin Jassim Al Thani. There are 300,000 hospitality platform for sharing knowledge The Hotel has been there experts working in these hotels about sustainable development since 1982 and over the years and serving millions of guests. in the hotel industry. The Hotel has catered to Business and We believe loyal employees has achieved Gold status on the Leisure segments — be it indi- initiate loyal customers. Our recommendations followed by viduals, groups, airline crew or it Managing Energy Con- passengers. It has provided its sumption, Conserving Water, services to many major events Producing Less Waste, etc. in the country as well as hosted After the pandemic, the Hotel many sports teams. took immediate steps to maintain It has popular outlets of La a high standard of cleanliness to Villa Mediterranean Restaurant keep the guests and team and The Old Manor Steakhouse members safe and it has been both located on the 12th floor certified with the #ALLSAFE with a panoramic view. La Label of the parent company Brasserie on the lobby level Accor as well as the certification serves international cuisine. for the Qatar Clean Program by Our 4 meeting rooms will meet management team record Qatar National Tourism Council with your every business need average working of 24 years and Ministry of Public Health. and banquets can be held for which is one of the highest in the The Hotel has been regularly up to 200 guests with a wide hotel industry. We inherited upgrading its services to meet choice of menus available for Accor culture and values to inte- with guest satisfaction and has your selection. grate and build our own culture. plans to carry out more changes The Hotel has been serving The present General Manager to be ready to receive the guests the residents for many years for of the Hotel is Sebastien Vincent of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. their catering needs and has and there have been more than The Hotel is part of the Guest been appreciated for their 10 General Managers since Feedback and Hotel Reputation cakes and pastries. The area has opening, some of whom took up online reviews and has been been popular since the olden key senior positions within the receiving high percentage of days when anything you Accor Group in different parts of score for its services. X SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 GoHome: The latest alluring hotspot in Msheireb Downtown Doha

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estled in the heart of Msheireb Downtown The concept behind GoHome is Doha is GoHome, embedded in practicality and the Qatar's latest cafe-style need to experience premium and urban eatery. With a minimalistic, soho international and local cuisine on the Nloft-like interiors, and tropical-cool go. We are always keen on being ambiance, GoHome has succeeded in present wherever our customers making it to the map of the town’s most sought-after hotspots. GoHome was may be. We aim to always present established in 2019 by Qatari Entrepre- them with the finest cuisine options neur, Khaled Al Rayes, Chef Asma Al and an unprecedented culinary Bahar from Kuwait, and others. GoHome offers its patrons Grab & Go and cafe- experience in tow. teria-style dining. “The concept behind GoHome is — Khaled Al Rayes embedded in practicality and the need to experience premium international and local cuisine on the go. We live in a rotate to encompass her highly eclec- GoHome was established in 2019 by Qatari Entrepreneur, Khaled Al Rayes. fast-paced world and time is of essence tic culinary taste. to all of us. However, that doesn’t mean All the ingredients used in creat- we have to forgo quality and luxury, ing the menu are Grade A local produce especially when it comes to the nour- that was intently chosen to enrich every ishment our food provides us, and thus meal prepared. “We are well aware of came the need for a space like GoHome,” the platform we attain as a growing stated Al Rayes. “We wanted the space local business and so we have taken to also serve as an escape. To transport it upon ourselves to give back to the you away from your daily distresses local market and help other local busi- and anxieties. A place that offers you nesses on our way up,” said Al Rayes. serenity and top-notch cuisine from “All our produce is locally sourced. all around the world. A melting spot of Most of the materials we use in packag- great-tasting food, resplendent ambi- ing is also localy sourced. Even the art ence and impeccable entertainment displayed at our space is a product of (Jazz nights included),” he added. the talent of Qatari artists,” he added. The menu at GoHome offers a diverse GoHome’s social responsibility selection of international and local spe- doesn’t just stop there, as they plan mov- cialties. Prepared by Chef Asmaa, the ing forward to push the sustainability menu boasts various pre-prepared cycle even forward. Al Rayes has pledged breakfast options such as dates and saf- himself to the cause by committing to fron chia pudding, crepe with lemon only using recyclable packaging in the cream and berry sauce, mango lime chia very near future, thereby eliminating pudding, egg avocado croissants, Eng- their carbon footprint and waste. “We lish breakfast and more. GoHome also will also be looking into collaborating offers its patrons a wide variety of sand- with startups that help us reroute our wiches such as falafel wraps with mango food wastage ethically and donating chutney tahini, vegan burgers, chicken it to those in need.” Hawaii wraps, and beef & chicken fajita GoHome’s expansion plans are sandwiches, to name a few. vast and they include two potential, GoHome also serves a host of exqui- luxurious dine-in locations that will sitely prepared main courses which be unveiled in the very near future. include: Healthy chicken mashkhool, “We will announce in due time, our beef kofta with wild berry sauce, len- plans to include two new locations to til Thai curry, shrimp paella, bulgur our GoHome roaster. These two loca- musakhan with shish tawook, vegan tions will exclusively serve our patrons butter chicken, beef lasagna, and more. from our dine-in menus,” said Al Rayes. The urban eatery’s desert menu also “We are always keen on being present offers a resplendent selection (that you wherever our customers may be. We can find on full display on the check- aim to always present them with the out table) which will no doubt meet finest cuisine options and an unprec- any and all sweet tooth cravings, even edented culinary experience in tow.” that of those who are fitness-conscious. Al Rayes has even bigger plans for GoHome also offers dine-in services to GoHome come Ramadan season. That its patrons, starting from 1pm until 4pm. includes a special Ramadan menu and The dine-in menu is exclusively cre- a custom restaurant experience to go ated by Chef Asmaa, and will routinely along with it. SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2021 XI Msheireb Downtown Doha provides unique dining options

Whether sharing a quick coffee, a light meal, or dinner with family and friends, dining is one of Msheireb Downtown Doha’s key social aspects. Several cafes and restaurant options are available, with more scheduled to open at a later date. One of such places is AtT- eatude Lounge and Majlis. Located on the corner of Wadi Msheireb and Jassim bin Mohammed Street in Alwadi Doha MGallery, AtTeatude Lounge and Majlis is a restaurant with Qatari warmth and her- itage. It has a quintessential tea and coffee lounge, and serves baked pastries, and is a spot if you want a quick breakfast. Customers can relax in the chic lounge, refined Majlis, or enjoy the fresh breeze on the airy terrace. It is a perfect setting for a morning of freshly brewed coffee, sumptuous business lunches, and delightful shank majboos, harees, and founded by Kenneth Shoji. The afternoon tea. The lounge also more. The traditional Qatari unique creations and styles are emits a warm ambience at recipes are under the direction a thrill for coffee lovers — this night for Doha nightlife lovers. and execution of the celebrated popular coffee chain at Whether sharing a Another restaurant to tickle chef, Shams Al Qassabi. Msheireb Downtown is on the quick coffee, a light taste-buds is the Nourlaya Res- Al Qassabi runs a res- same street as Alwadi Hotel THE PENINSULA — DOHA taurant. The restaurant is taurant at the Souq Waqif Doha MGallery. Apart from meal, or dinner with Visitors can access 40 unique offering contemporary called Shay Al Shoumous, spe- coffee, customers can also family and friends, stores, restaurants, and cafes Sri Lankan Cuisine with Tamil cialises in Qatari breakfast enjoy their freshly-made cakes, dining is one of he Msheireb Downtown at MDD, in addition to restau- inspired modern. Those who meals. pastries and try their unique Msheireb Downtown Doha, a project of rants and lounges in the city’s want to try their Bone Marrow Tucked between the con- soft serve. Doha’s key social TMsheireb Properties, is three hotels: Park Hyatt, Man- Masala, Kheema Maska, a necting tunnel between Souq As the dining scene con- undoubtedly one of Qatar’s darin Oriental Hotel, Doha, and special bread called Taftan or Waqif and Msheireb, Nomad tinues to grow, the Msheireb aspects. Several most luxurious destinations Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery. Sheermal can enjoy these treats Coffee, an independent café Downtown Doha promises to cafes and restaurant and indeed the region. With a Due to the COVID-19 pan- at Nourlaya. that serves speciality coffee and be a hub for leisure activities options are available, blend of history, tradition, and demic, the food and beverage While exploring the Souq other drinks, is a fine location and staycation. With an array modernity, the first smart and outlets provide dining-in Waqif and MDD, the Opus, Park to unwind and catch up with of world-class hotels and its with more scheduled sustainable downtown Regen- options for all guests – at a Hyatt Doha offers Qatari and friends and to get some work prime location, citizens, resi- to open at a later eration Project in the world decreased capacity to maintain Mediterranean cuisines straight done. The ambience is cosy and dents, and visitors to Qatar are date. boasts some of the best and safe distancing and standard from the open kitchen. The minimalistic. in for a treat in one of the high-end places for Doha’s takeaway and delivery speciality dishes include chef Another exciting spot, % world’s most innovative smart dining scene. services. shams mezze, lentil soup, lamb Arabica, is a coffee chain cities. Fashion Optics: One of best in Qatar

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