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A Treasure of the Andalusian Past: The Nasrid Pyxis

Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the courtly elite from more than 700 years ago.

30 September 2025

By Dr. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya

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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Conservation highlights: HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Emir of Qatar

Madniya Usman Gani Mozawala

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Portrait of Power: Sultan Mehmed II and the Art of Cross-Cultural Influence

By Reem Aboughazala

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The Turtle Conservation Story in Qatar

Produced by Shaikha Ahmed Ali

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Treasures of Islamic Art

Documentary | 4 Episodes

Treasures of Islamic Art

Treasures of Islamic Art is a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

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Treasures of Islamic Art: A Pilgrim’s Journey

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Treasures of Islamic Art: Arms and Armour

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Treasures of Islamic Art: Nurse’s Qur’an (Mashaf Al-Hadinah)

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Treasures of Islamic Art: Damascus Room

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Documentary | 4 Episodes

Treasures of Islamic Art

Treasures of Islamic Art is a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

See full playlist
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Trailer

Treasures of Islamic Art Trailer

Museum of Islamic Art
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Episode 1

Treasures of Islamic Art: A Pilgrim’s Journey

Museum of Islamic Art
Picture of Cavalry armour

Episode 2

Treasures of Islamic Art: Arms and Armour

Museum of Islamic Art
Photo of a bifolio with Arabic writing.

Episode 3

Treasures of Islamic Art: Nurse’s Qur’an (Mashaf Al-Hadinah)

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Episode 4

Treasures of Islamic Art: Damascus Room

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Celebrating 15 Years of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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From Artists to Museums: The Impact of Art Donations at Mathaf

Interview by Loubna Zeidan

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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The Relaunch of the Mathaf Encyclopedia: Echoes of the Region

By Hissa Al Hitmi

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Conservation Highlights: Untitled (1982) by Dia Azzawi

By Dr Stefani Kavda

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read
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Collection Highlight: The Damascus Room

Take a closer look at the exquisite details of one of our most-visited collection highlights.

4 April 2023

By Aiman Rizvi & Loubna Zeidan

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Artistry in Abbasid Architecture: The Stucco Decorations from Samarra

By Simone Struth

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Louay Kayali: Painting Syria

By Arthur Debsi

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read
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The Roots of Rally: Qatar’s Motorsport Legacy

By 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum Curatorial Team

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Fifty Years of Memory: A Tribute to the National Museum of Qatar

Produced by Roda Al-Thani

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Celebrating Donors: Building Qatar’s Cultural Identity

By Loubna Zeidan

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I.M. Pei: A Museum on the Water

Produced by Wadha Al-Mesalam

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