Summary

Qatars cultural strategy is anchored in long-term nation-building and equal opportunity, as chairperson Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani emphasized. Speaking on the programme, Sheikha Al Mayassa outlined Qatars decades-long investment in culture as a deliberate strategy to build a knowledge-based society while preserving national identity. Tracing the origins of Qatars museum movement to the establishment of the National Museum in 1975, she stressed that the countrys cultural rise has been cumulative rather than sudden. Today, she added, women hold significant leadership roles across Qatars institutions, including within Qatar Museums, where appointments are based on merit and capability. The discussion also touched on Qatars expanding international cultural footprint, including preparations for Art Basel Doha edition and the development of new institutions such as Lusail Museum and Dadu, Childrens Museum of Qatar.

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Gulf Times | Qatar's leading English daily newspaper

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february, qatar, monday, qatars, sheikha, doha, international, region, media, museum, home, newspaper, business, sport, opinion, community, classifieds

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Dates

Created 2026-02-16

Updated 2026-02-16

Summarized 2026-03-22