WSP, one of the world's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has won Project of the Year at the CIBSE Mena Awards 2026 for the Zayed National Museum, with the project also receiving Highly Commended recognition in two further categories.
Athiya Junaid of WSP in the Middle East was also Highly Commended for Graduate of the Year, while Farah Kais was Highly Commended for Woman Professional of the Year.
The awards celebrate outstanding achievement in building services engineering across the Middle East and North Africa, recognising projects, organisations and professionals helping to advance innovation, sustainability, safety and performance across the region, said WSP in a statement.
WSP in the Middle East's work on the Zayed National Museum was named Project of the Year, with the project also Highly Commended for Mechanical Project of the Year and Plumbing Project of the Year.
Working in joint venture with Foster + Partners, WSP provided engineering design and construction supervision for the Zayed National Museum, bringing together specialists from the Middle East, UK and US. The project’s engineering responds to its complex architecture, including five distinctive steel wings rising up to 123m that also function as solar thermal towers, supporting natural ventilation and passive cooling.
Drew Tinsley, Director of Building Services, WSP in the Middle East, said: “We’re incredibly proud to see the Zayed National Museum named Project of the Year. It’s a hugely important project for the UAE, and one that our teams have put an enormous amount into.”
“This award is a great recognition of their expertise, hard work and attention to detail, as well as the collaboration that has gone into bringing such a special project to life,” he added.
From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 85,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.
A leading global player, it pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors.
