Starting out as a dentist in Jordan, Dr Naseer Homoud moved to Qatar in 2001 to expand his clinic. He ended up creating a real estate empire in the process.

The Wall for Investment and Real Estate Development has become synonymous with the rapid growth of Qatar, as well as contributing hugely to the growth of affordable housing - a much-needed sector in the country.

Homoud now plans to expand the firm into the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

His Consultant Dental Centre is well known in Doha as the place to go for an affordable smile, while the Spanish International Business & Trading Centre has already gained a reputation for being the must-visit destination for Spanish companies that are looking to invest in the region, and for Arab firms wanting to tap the Spanish market.

Homoud studied at the University of Damascus, graduating in 1987 before returning to Jordan, and by 1994 had already set up his first dental centre in Amman.