QM marks Its 20th, NMoQ's 50th anniversaries at UNESCO headquarters

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) participated in the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee that is taking place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris fro...

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) participated in the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee that is taking place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from July 6 to 16, where it celebrated its 20th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). 

Under the theme of "More than Museums," QM hosted a special event and reception marking the two major anniversaries, bringing together cultural leaders, diplomats, and international stakeholders to reflect on the State of Qatar’s longstanding commitment to fostering cultural diplomacy and dialogue, and the nation’s forward-looking commitment to transforming museums into dynamic platforms for creativity, education, heritage, and innovation. 

The ceremony featured a speech by CEO of QM Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, in which he went over QM and NMoQ's development over the years and highlighted Qatar’s cultural scene's vibrancy and QM's pivotal role in shaping it.

"These momentous anniversaries are a testament to the vision of Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani," he said, and on the wise path for national development, he added.