Msheireb Museums, the four revived historic Qatari heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha was nominated earlier in May for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA). Commenting on the nomination for the AKAA, Mr Ali Al Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: "The news was a great surprise for us. The AKAA is one of the most prestigious accolades in the field, and we are honoured to have been shortlisted and considered by its governing body to represent Qatar. This is the first time since the 1970s that any building in the country has been nominated for this prize, which is an acknowledgement of the work that underlined the revival of the four traditional houses and the purpose they serve."