Doha: Fadi Yehia El Attar has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Building Engineering Company (QBEC), following a decision by Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Thani Al-Thani on January 21, 2026.
He succeeds the company’s founder, his late father, Yehia Jomaa El Attar, who led QBEC as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager for more than four decades, playing a pivotal role in establishing the firm as a key player in Qatar’s construction sector.
QBEC is a leading Grade A contracting company in Qatar, specialising in civil construction and infrastructure projects. Over the years, it has built a solid reputation for delivering large-scale and technically complex projects, contributing significantly to the country’s development landscape.
Fadi El Attar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom. He joined QBEC in 2008 as Chief Financial Officer and has since been closely involved in the company’s financial strategy and operational growth. He continues to serve as CFO alongside his new responsibilities as Acting CEO.
Since assuming leadership, he has guided the company through a challenging and evolving business environment, focusing on operational stability, efficiency, and continuity while reinforcing QBEC’s market position.
A spokesperson for Plamixx factory, one of the company's vendors, said that Fadi El Attar’s leadership has been inspirational, noting his clear vision and hands-on approach in navigating the company through a complex business environment. The spokesperson highlighted his professionalism, decisiveness, and ability to foster strong working relationships, adding that these qualities have reinforced confidence among partners and stakeholders while supporting QBEC’s continued growth and stability.
Fadi El Attar affirmed his commitment to building on the legacy of his late father, emphasising a forward-looking vision for the company. His plans include expanding QBEC’s operations, diversifying its service portfolio, and strengthening client partnerships to secure new projects.
The expansion strategy is expected to support the company’s long-term growth while also contributing to job creation, offering new employment opportunities within Qatar’s construction sector.
