Qatar Museums restores Al Jamiliya old school

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Museums Architectural Conservation Department has completed the restoration project of Al Jamiliya old school, which constitutes a...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums’ Architectural Conservation Department has completed the restoration project of Al Jamiliya old school, which constitutes a significant part of the history of the education process in Qatar, in realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Following approval by the Ministry of Municipality, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and based on Qatar Museums’ and Seashore Group’s belief in the importance of participating in such preservation efforts, they joined forces to restore Al Jamiliya School to serve the local community, as well as to preserve this building for future generations.

Adel Al Moslamani, Director of Qatar Museums’ Architectural Conservation Department said: “This project was implemented in coordination, collaboration, and support from Seashore Group, our primary partner and supporter of Qatar Museums in culture and heritage, particularly in our preservation efforts of archaeological sites and buildings in Qatar. The main goal of this project is to keep the architectural character and style of the old school building and to restore it in accordance with the restoration standards and conservation policies set forth by Qatar Museums, as it is considered one of the most important examples of school buildings that were constructed throughout the various historical stages that show the development of educational facilities in Qatar. In addition, this school will be utilised to host heritage and cultural events that will serve the local community, as well as highlight Qatar’s history of education.”

Al Jamiliya School is one of the old buildings in the Al Jamiliya area that are still intact. The school consists of four rooms, three of which are classrooms along with a principal’s room, in addition to services annex and bathrooms located at the northwestern corner of the site.

The restoration process commenced in mid-2023, under close supervision of the Architectural Conservation Department, due to the poor structural condition of the ceilings and walls. This project underscores Qatar Museums’ continuous efforts to encourage community partnerships and protect the country’s cultural heritage. The school has been classified as a heritage building and allocated to Qatar Museums in coordination with the relevant authorities.