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Heritage

Local Heritage, Global Recognition

Discover over a dozen of Qatar’s heritage sites whose historical, cultural and scientific value have been recognised by organisations such as UNESCO, ALECSO AND ICESCO.

7 July 2026

By Dr Ferhan Sakal and Margaux Montserrat De Pauw

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Fall 2026 Exhibitions: Your Culture Calendar Starts Here

Compiled by Boshra Al-Meraikhi

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Sea Turtles Through Space and Time

By Rajaa Mohamed

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Teen Hub: Shaping the Future

Interview by Hissa Al-Hitmi

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Mathaf

Anatomy of a Conservation: Antar & Abla

In this interactive story, discover the delicate methods and precise techniques used to safeguard a piece of Arab art for future generations.

30 June 2026

Produced by the Department of Digital Experience and Madniya Usman Gani Mozawala

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Akilna: Our Food

Documentary | 4 Episodes

Akilna: Our Food

Akilna is a four-part video series spotlighting Qatari cuisine, led by Nouf Al Marri, chef at the National Museum of Qatar’s Desert Rose Café.

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Akilna: Madrouba

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Akilna: Baranyoosh

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Akilna: Aseeda

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Akilna: Desert Rose

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Documentary | 4 Episodes

Akilna: Our Food

Akilna is a four-part video series spotlighting Qatari cuisine, led by Nouf Al Marri, chef at the National Museum of Qatar’s Desert Rose Café.

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Akilna: Madrouba

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Akilna: Baranyoosh

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Akilna: Aseeda

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Akilna: Desert Rose

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Celebrating 15 Years of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Gallery Highlight: Ismail Fattah and Shapes of Power

By Fatima Mostafawi

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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

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Collection Highlights

Six Ceramics from the Online Collection You Need to See

Carried by trade routes, court patronage and the movement of craftsmen themselves, Islamic pottery has travelled far over eight centuries. Explore these six uunmissable objects from the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.

29 September 2026

By Mohamed Al Thani

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Seven Masterpieces of Arms and Armour from the Islamic World

By Vrinda Abilash

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From Threads to Gold: Icons of World Cup History

By Elie El Mendelek

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The Doha Hind: A Metal Masterpiece

By Dr. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya

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Voices of Palestinian Artists

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Artist Spotlight: Majd Abdel Hamid

Interview by Reem Shaddad

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Artist Spotlight: Dima Srouji

Interview by Reem Shaddad

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Artist Spotlight: Nour Shantout

Interview by Reem Shaddad

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