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15th-century Ottoman Horse Armour

The Museum of Islamic Art's (MIA) permanent galleries showcase a rare Ottoman horse armour. This remarkably preserved and complete set offers a glimpse into the artistry and imperial power of the time.

16 September 2025

Produced by the Department of Digital Experience and the Museum of Islamic Art

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Celebrating Donors: Building Qatar’s Cultural Identity

By Loubna Zeidan

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

Interview by Loubna Zeidan

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From Achievement to Legacy: Preserving Qatar’s Sporting Heritage

Interview by Loubna Zeidan

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Hazawy: Qatari Folklore

Hazawy is a four-part video series of animated shorts that bring stories from Qatari folklore to life.

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Hazawy Episode 1: Mai and Ghaylan

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Hazawy Episode 2: Suhail and the Daughters of Na'sh

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Hazawy Episode 3: The Donkey Lady

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Hazawy Episode 4: What Lurks Beneath

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Hazawy: Qatari Folklore

Hazawy is a four-part video series of animated shorts that bring stories from Qatari folklore to life.

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Hazawy: Trailer

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Hazawy Episode 1: Mai and Ghaylan

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Hazawy Episode 2: Suhail and the Daughters of Na'sh

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Hazawy Episode 3: The Donkey Lady

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Hazawy Episode 4: What Lurks Beneath

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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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I.M. Pei: A Museum on the Water

Produced by Wadha Al-Mesalam

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The Turtle Conservation Story in Qatar

Produced by Shaikha Ahmed Ali

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Qatari Heritage

The NMOQ Metaverse: Exploring Qatari Heritage around the Globe

Qatar Museums (QM) is pioneering a new era of cultural engagement with the launch of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Metaverse Pilot Project—an innovative digital initiative that brings the museum’s galleries to life in extraordinary new ways.

13 November 2025

By Tooba Aziz

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A Treasure of the Andalusian Past: The Nasrid Pyxis

By Dr. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya

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Collection Highlight: The Rise of Olympic Mascots

By Stefanos Keramidas

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Conservation Highlights: Composition (1968) by Mohamed Melehi

By Dr Stefani Kavda

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