Al Shaqab school design celebrates the aesthetics and function of the Islamic and Qatari vernacular architecture. The design re-purposed the vernacular courtyard and wind towers into a dynamic social space for students which is naturally light throughout the day. The corners of the courtyard comprise internal gardens, where the architect has managed to combine the aspects of earth, water and sky. Al Shaqab is honored on the Qatar currency 100 riyal note and is very often referred to as the architectural renaissance of the traditional Qatari identity.

AEB was founded in 1966 and acquired by its current GCEO and Chief Architect Ibrahim Jaidah in 1991. Staring with the team of 6 individuals Ibrahim has grown the company to a stronghold of 600 employees, expanded offices in 6 countries internationally and has completed over 1500 projects. Cultural, environmental and economic sustainability is an embrace, which AEB aims to implement not only in the design concepts but also in the project development and in construction considering every project a benefactor to the direct environment.

Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) was founded in 1966 as the first architectural and engineering consulting firm in Qatar, and now brings 50 years of experience to the construction industry internationally. Recognized as an award-winning consulting firm- with an inimitable portfolio of 1500 projects and half a century of experience - our key factor to success is maintaining a solid commitment to provide our clients with consistent excellent standards and design quality, while also offering the global expertise and knowledge that is available locally. AEB draws on the strengths of a unique architectural methodology, established by Ibrahim M. Jaidah himself. Its focus is on the present development of the country, and, where appropriate, it preserves and articulates traditional architecture while ensuring that each project represents its own individuality within the surrounding architecture. Cultural, environmental and economic sustainability is an embrace which AEB aims to implement not only in the design concepts but also in the project development and in construction considering every project a benefactor to the direct environment. The growing number of LEED and GSAS projects in our portfolio tells the story of AEB having been one of the leading local GSAS Service Providers and member of the USGBC. In 2011, AEB became one of the founding organizations of Qatar Green Building Council.