THE MIDDLE EAST’S
20. Ahmed Mohamed Al Tayeb
Designation: Group CEO
Company: BARWA Real Estate Group
Headquarters: Qatar
Established: 2005
Al Tayeb became Group CEO in 2024. As of December 2025, BARWA Real Estate Group had a land bank of 1.86 million square meters, of which 43% is owned, and 5.6 million square meters of built-up area under operations. BARWA holds a portfolio across 40 projects, including 70,000 residential units, 20 educational facilities, 400,000 square meters of commercial space, 500,000 square meters of logistics and warehouses, and 350 hotel rooms and serviced apartments. In 2025, it reported $10.3 billion in total assets, and $407 million in rental revenues. Previously, Al Tayeb was CEO of the Investment Sector at Qatari Diar.