Ahmed Al-Ali is an architect, researcher, and entrepreneur from the United Arab Emirates.

Ahmed graduated from the American University of Sharjah with a degree in Architecture and immediately established the award winning design firm, X Architects, in 2003. He is a strong proponent of Arab Identity & Culture and its translation into contemporary design

Ahmed’s research and design works are widely published and exhibited in renowned international publications and venues, he is a recurring critic and guest lecturer at various educational institutions.

In August 2019, Ahmed received the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for his design of the Wasit Natural Reserve Visitor Center.

Ahmed Al-Ali is an architect, researcher, and entrepreneur from the United Arab Emirates.

Ahmed graduated from the American University of Sharjah with a degree in Architecture and immediately established the award winning design firm, X Architects, in 2003. He is a strong proponent of Arab Identity & Culture and its translation into contemporary design

Ahmed’s research and design works are widely published and exhibited in renowned international publications and venues, he is a recurring critic and guest lecturer at various educational institutions.

In August 2019, Ahmed received the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for his design of the Wasit Natural Reserve Visitor Center.