> FIRST QATAR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: MOST INNOVATIVE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT TEAM MIDDLE EAST 2020
FIRST QATAR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO.
As its name implies, the Pearl-Qatar is a rare jewel. The sculpted island, nestling off the coast of Doha, is a feat of modern ingenuity and engineering. The project has added four square km of reclaimed land and 32 kilometres of new coastline to Doha. First Qatar Real Estate Development Company and Hilton are rolling out the red carpet for guests at a luxury hotel and residential complex at Pearl-Qatar: Hilton Doha The Pearl. First Qatar broke ground on the ambitious project six years ago and celebrated its inauguration this December . Hilton Doha
The Pearl offers the epitome of luxury living, a destination crafted to the highest standards. The world-class property enjoys a prime location at the gateway to the island, and the 38-storey tower provides spectacular views of surrounding beaches. There are 414 accommodation choices and a selection of exclusive services available to guests, whether for a prolonged stay or a transient stop. The project’s realisation marks a watershed moment for First Qatar as it ventures into hospitality development. Founded in 2005, First Qatar has achieved a level of interdisciplinary
and cross-sectoral expertise beyond its years. The company credits its success to the dedication and vision of its team, which continuously seeks exciting development opportunities. First Qatar supports ongoing employee education and encourages its staff to pursue their professional passions. High employee engagement and low turnover indicate a win-win strategy. The CFI. co judging panel is happy to present First Qatar Real Estate Development Company with the 2020 award for Most Innovative Real Estate Development Team (Middle East).
> APPLIED SCIENCE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY: MOST INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT RESEARCH UNIVERSITY MIDDLE EAST 2020
Applied Science Private University (ASU) is a Jordanian institution with international flair and standards. It was founded in 1989 to provide students with an exceptional alternative to expensive foreign programmes. It has become one of the most highly ranked universities in the region, a bastion of academic excellence and cultural heritage. The university annually attracts around 6,000 students from 53 Arab and other worldwide countries. It supports students’ professional and personal development with an academic curriculum of real-world impact and application. ASU leads in the fields of science, research and community service, offering 31 Bachelor and
seven Master degree programmes across nine faculties. ASU provides yearly a high number of full and partial scholarships for innovative students. The Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings has recognised ASU as one of the top 100 universities in the Arab world, with demonstrated excellence in teaching, employment, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness. The faculties at ASU has granted extraordinary results in their national accreditation, in addition to attaining prestigious international accreditations such as the ACPE for Pharmacy and ABET for Engineering and Computer Science. More than 80% of ASU professors hold PhD
degrees from highly esteemed universities from all over the world, and the university encourages students to achieve the same distinction. Recently, ASU has granted scholarships to over 140 PhD candidates, to study at one of the top ranked 500 universities in its worldwide partner network. ASU is a founding member of the MIT-led Make Impact Consortium, underscoring its commitment to innovation for the global good. The CFI.co judging panel is pleased to recognise a repeat winner, Applied Science Private University, presenting it with the 2020 award for Most Innovative Community Impact Research University (Middle East).
> INVESTBULGARIA AGENCY: BEST INVESTMENT PROMOTION TEAM CEE 2019 Bulgaria boasts a rapidly growing economy with a favourable corporate tax climate and a skilled, IT-literate workforce. Government institution InvestBulgaria Agency is rolling out the red carpet to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Mr. Emil Karanikolov - Minister of Economy as proactive participants. InvestBulgaria Agency promotes the country as a bridge between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and offers cost-free assistance to investors in “class-A” project developments. The agency provides potential investors with a network of contacts and a repository of information. It also offers project management support at the pre-investment stage, providing 96
information on FDI incentives and EU funds, site and facility locations, industrial and free zones. Investors also benefit from legal advice, macro-economic data, and company and industry profiles. InvestBulgaria Agency support continues throughout the life of an investment. It assists investors with visa and incentive applications, connects them with key business partners and organises site visits. Its website features a catalogue of development projects; in focus are tourism, urban planning, production, real estate, commerce and innovation. The CFI.co judging panel is impressed, and presents InvestBulgaria Agency with the 2019 award for the Best Investment Promotion Team (Central and Eastern Europe). CFI.co | Capital Finance International