Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi

Barwa Real Estate Group appointed Eng. Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi as Chief Executive Officer of Waseef Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary, in January 2026. The strategic appointment aims to enhance operational efficiency, elevate asset portfolio performance, and support sustainable long-term growth.

Al Emadi brings more than 20 years of professional experience in real estate development, mega project management, and real estate portfolio management. He has held several senior leadership positions within Barwa Real Estate Group, most recently serving as Director of Construction Affairs and Project Controls. He has also previously worked as Advisor to the Group CEO and Director of Real Estate and Asset Development, in addition to serving as a member and chairman of the boards of a number of subsidiary companies.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Al Waseef Asset Management (2026–present)
• Chief Executive Officer, Lesha Bank (2023–2026)
• Group Chief Business Officer, Al Rayan Bank (prior to 2023)
• Director of Construction Affairs and Project Controls, Barwa Real Estate Group

Al Emadi holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Qatar University, in addition to several advanced executive programs and professional certifications in project management, financial strategy, contract and risk management, arbitration, and investment. He has led the development and delivery of strategic projects inside and outside the State of Qatar with a combined value exceeding QAR 40 billion, including integrated residential cities, major infrastructure developments, and commercial and logistics assets, as well as active involvement in projects related to Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Al Emadi is also the chairman of Oryx Corniche Developments.

What Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi could bring to CEO of Al Waseef Asset Management: His extensive background in large-scale real estate project delivery, portfolio management, and asset optimization positions him well to elevate Waseef's operational efficiency and asset performance across Barwa's diversified real estate portfolio exceeding QAR 40 billion. His experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building institutional partnerships, combined with his recognized expertise in banking and investment sectors, suggests capacity to drive strategic growth and enhance Waseef's service delivery to both Barwa subsidiaries and third-party clients.