Eng. Mohammed Abdulhameed Al-Emadi

Eng. Mohammed Abdulhameed Al-Emadi is an executive leader with more than two decades of experience spanning engineering, international project management, strategic development, urban planning, and large-scale operations. His career reflects a progression from a technical engineering foundation into senior leadership roles involving complex projects, organizational transformation, commercial strategy, and major development initiatives.
He currently serves as Director of Development, Planning & Permitting at Qatari Diar, where he leads strategic planning, urban development, permitting, development rights, and zoning activities within Lusail City, including the implementation of AI and digital solutions to enhance development and permitting processes.
Previously, Mohammed served as Director of Accommodation Operations for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, where he played a key role in delivering accommodation operations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, overseeing more than 85,000 rooms, a workforce of over 15,000 staff representing 180 nationalities, and managed operational contracts portfolio of over QAR 1.5 billion. He also held senior leadership positions at Qatar National Bank, managing international projects and portfolios across more than 28 countries, including international expansions, acquisitions and integrations, and strategic transformation initiatives.
An engineer by training, Mohammed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, complemented by professional certifications in International Project Management, Business Analysis, and Value Engineering. His expertise brings together technical and strategic perspectives, with a particular focus on innovation, digital transformation, value creation, project leadership, and delivering complex initiatives.