Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2016 | Page 10

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Qatar Museums is helping Qatar find its own distinctive voice in today ’ s global cultural debates .

An Investment in Art

Qatar Museums

Qatar Museums ( QM ) connects the museums , cultural institutions , and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish . It centralises resources and provides a comprehensive organisation for the development of museums and cultural projects , with the long-term goal of creating a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure for Qatar .

Under the patronage of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , and led by its Chairperson , Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani , QM is consolidating Qatar ’ s efforts to become a vibrant centre for the arts , culture , and education in the Middle East and beyond .
Since its foundation in 2005 , QM has overseen the development of the Museum of Islamic Art , Mathaf : Arab Museum of Modern Art , Al Zubarah World Heritage Site Visitor Centre , and Fire Station Artist in Residence .
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