GenNext Smart City Qatar moves forward with a new partnership between Msheireb Properties, Ooredoo Qatar, and Honeywell. This agreement brings advanced AI technology to Msheireb Downtown Doha. Leaders announced it at Web Summit Qatar in early February 2026.
Partnership Overview
Msheireb Properties drives the project as Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer. Ooredoo Qatar takes the lead role in operations. Honeywell adapts its City Suite platform to connect thousands of sensors across the city.
The system links over 650,000 IoT sensors, 10,000 CCTV cameras, and 10,000 automated parking spaces in the basement. This parking area holds a Guinness World Record as the largest underground lot. A digital twin tracks infrastructure in real time to reduce downtime and improve fixes.
AI Command Center Work
The new AI command center lets teams monitor everything live. It predicts maintenance needs and handles incidents automatically. Staff use data from building systems, utilities, security, and more to plan operations.
This five-year deal covers full managed services. It supports Qatar National Vision 2030 goals for digital change and green urban growth. People living and visiting the area will see better services and a smoother daily life.
What Leaders Say
Eng. Faisal Al Malki, Chief Operating Officer at Msheireb Properties, says the platform strengthens the smart city setup. It helps manage Msheireb Downtown Doha better and promotes smart urban living for all.
Hassan Ismail Al Emadi, Ooredoo Qatar’s Chief Business Officer, calls it a key step in Qatar’s digital progress. The three partners set an example for smart cities worldwide. Nabil Cheqroun, Honeywell’s Vice President and General Manager for Building Automation in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, stresses secure and energy-saving systems. Honeywell brings proven skills from big smart city projects.
City Key Features
Msheireb Downtown Doha mixes old Qatari heritage with modern tech. It runs on sustainable power and smart design from the start. The area includes homes, offices, shops, and public spaces, all tied into one system. The GenNext Smart City Qatar platform processes huge data flows every day. It spots issues early, like power glitches or security alerts, and acts fast. This keeps the city running without stops.
Future Impact
The deal builds on Msheireb’s past work with tech firms like Schneider Electric and Siemens. Now, with Ooredoo and Honeywell, it scales up for next-level smart features. Qatar aims to lead in urban tech innovation.
Residents get real-time updates on traffic, parking, and energy use through apps. Businesses benefit from reliable systems that cut costs. The project shows how AI shapes liveable cities in the Gulf region. This partnership positions Doha as a global hub for smart urban living. It delivers practical gains in efficiency, safety, and sustainability right now. GenNext Smart City Qatar sets the pace for others to follow.
