Second Gulf-European Cultural Forum kicks off at Katara

Doha, Qatar: The second Gulf European Cultural Forum commenced yesterday at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, where the two day forum is being h...

Doha, Qatar: The second Gulf-European Cultural Forum commenced yesterday at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, where the two-day forum is being held under the title “Katara and the Bridge of Andalusian Heritage: Enhancing Cultural Communication between the Gulf Arab States and Spain.”

The opening was attended by a number of cultural officials and academics, alongside a distinguished group of creatives and culture enthusiasts.

The organization of the forum underscores Katara’s pioneering role in consolidating cross-border cultural dialogue and reviving shared civilizational and human values, particularly the Andalusian heritage, which historically served as a bridge of knowledge and culture between the Arab world and Europe.

The second edition of the forum brings together 25 researchers and creatives from the Gulf Arab states and Spain, with the aim of enhancing intellectual partnerships and fostering civilizational understanding among peoples. The forum opened with an official ceremony that included a brief documentary presentation highlighting the forum’s journey since its first edition, which was held in Granada, Spain.

In this context, Director of Events and Cultural Affairs Department at Katara, Khaled Abdulrahim Al Sayed expressed his pleasure at the launch of the forum at Katara, which continually seeks to strengthen communication among peoples through culture and the arts. He noted that Katara serves as a platform that brings together heritage and contemporary creativity, acting as a living bridge connecting civilizations.