Middle East’s Most Visionary Sustainability Leaders to Watch in 2026

Barikalla Mohamed Ahmed, Sustainability and Environmental Manager at Binladin Contracting Group, drives responsible construction through evidence-based decisions. With sixteen years of experience, he integrates sustainability across design, materials, and compliance. He prioritizes energy efficiency, renewable integration, and data-driven planning, ensuring projects meet environmental standards while delivering long-term value and resilience.

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Barikalla Mohamed Ahmed: Designing Buildings That Respect the Planet

There is usually one person in every project meeting who doesn’t speak up but manages to influence every choice made. Barikalla Mohamed Ahmed is that individual at Binladin Contracting Group. Having worked in environmental engineering and sustainable construction for sixteen years, he has discovered that evidence, not volume, wins the most significant debates. His one question, “What does this choice

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