Walid Zaher Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Engineering Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025
Master Builder of Sustainable Communities: Engineering the Future of Middle Eastern Real Estate.

With twelve years of transformative leadership across construction and facilities management, Walid Zaher has been honored in Hozpitality's prestigious Best 30 Engineering Leaders Powerlist for 2025. As General Manager of IMS Facilities and Projects Management, Zaher represents a new breed of engineering executive - one who bridges the gap between construction sites and community spaces, between concrete foundations and environmental sustainability.
Zaher's career trajectory from hands-on Site Engineer to dual-role leader overseeing both IMS operations and Benchmark Real Estate relationships showcases his multidimensional expertise. His early years mastering complex construction projects laid the foundation for his current success in reimagining Qatar's built environment. The properties under his management have become case studies in how strategic facility management can simultaneously increase asset value, enhance community experiences, and reduce environmental impact.
What sets Zaher apart is his holistic vision for sustainable development. As a Certified Facility Manager and active member of engineering and fire safety authorities, he brings technical rigor to his pioneering work integrating renewable energy and ESG principles. His projects demonstrate that green buildings aren't just environmentally responsible - they're financially astute investments that create lasting community value.
"Great facilities management transforms buildings into living ecosystems," Zaher observes. This philosophy guides his approach to everything from operational efficiency improvements to stakeholder engagement strategies. Under his leadership, properties evolve from static structures into dynamic spaces that serve both occupants and the environment.
From construction blueprints to community blueprints, Walid Zaher's recognition celebrates professionals who understand that true engineering leadership extends beyond buildings to shape the very communities they serve.
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