{"id":3125,"date":"2024-09-22T14:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/?p=3125"},"modified":"2024-09-22T14:19:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:19:07","slug":"sheikha-al-mayassa-has-been-honored-as-the-arab-woman-leader-of-the-year-reports-doha-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/sheikha-al-mayassa-has-been-honored-as-the-arab-woman-leader-of-the-year-reports-doha-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheikha Al Mayassa has been honored as the \u2018Arab Woman Leader of the Year,\u2019 reports Doha News."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong><em>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, has been awarded the \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arwnews9\/status\/1798409932964028496?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Arab Woman Leader of the Year 2023<\/a>\u2019 by the Arab Development Council for Women and Business (ADCWB).<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari royal\u2019s latest achievement was announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QatarEmb_Beirut\/status\/1797962549805379956\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">via X<\/a> on Wednesday by the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was received by the Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, on her behalf. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, received the award on behalf of Sheikha Al Mayassa at the headquarters of the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was presented by the ADCWB\u2019s president, Iman Ghossain. Source: The Arab Development Council for Women and Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Upon the announcement of the award, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/qataremb_beirut\/status\/1797962553328558234?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sheikh Saud<\/a> emphasised Qatar\u2019s commitment to supporting Arab women and providing the tools for them to be active participants in building a better future.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/almayassahamad\/status\/1798354293122359655?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">X<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa expressed her gratitude to the council for the award and to the Qatari ambassador for receiving it on her behalf.<\/p>\n<p>The president of the ADCWB, Iman Ghossain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adcwbcouncil.com\/archives\/8155\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">lauded<\/a> Sheikha Al Mayassa as \u201ca unique model for Arab women\u201d and praised her \u201ctireless efforts\u201d in preserving Qatari culture and amplifying the cultural heritage of the Arab world globally.<\/p>\n<p>Ghossain also mentioned that the celebration of Sheikha Al Mayassa\u2019s efforts was delayed due to the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made out of respect for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-5-june-2024\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">36,586 Palestinian men, women and children killed<\/a> by Israel\u2019s eight-month indiscriminate onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-s-public-servant\"><span id=\"qatars-public-servant\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s public servant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On her Instagram profile, the Qatari royal describes herself as a \u201cPublic Servant 24\/7\/365\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Her drive to enhance the Qatari arts and culture scene began in 2006 when she assumed the position of QM\u2019s chairperson. Over the years, her initiatives have introduced the international community to the expansive world of Arab art and design, as well as the redefinition of the concept of creative spaces through public art campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s portfolio of museums, galleries, creative spaces and heritage sites is immense \u2013 ranging from the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), to Msheireb\u2019s M7 and, among so many others, the Liwan Design Studios and Labs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mofa.gov.qa\/en\/qatar\/latest-articles\/latest-news\/details\/1444\/03\/08\/museum-of-islamic-art-re-opens\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">relaunch of MIA<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa described its initial opening as a \u201ctransformational moment for Qatar\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177117\" width=\"526\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-800x646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-1160x937.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-297x240.jpg 297w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-310x250.jpg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-120x97.jpg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-90x73.jpg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-320x258.jpg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-560x452.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikha Al Mayassa (pictured centre of front row) at the relaunch of MIA. Source: Qatari MOFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The museum opened in 2008 under her leadership and today stands as a creative force to bridge together different cultures through its centuries\u2019 worth of artefacts \u2013 each narrating Islam\u2019s global history through ceramics, textiles, glasswork, jewellery, manuscripts and metalwork.<\/p>\n<p>While outside of the four walls of traditional museum and gallery spaces, QM has spearheaded initiatives to transform Qatar into an open creative space.<\/p>\n<p>On June 1, QM and Liwan announced public art drives, inviting the region\u2019s creatives to submit artwork proposals to adorn Qatar\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s public art programme displays the creativity of local and international talent across the country. Some examples include Tom Claassen\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/tom-claassen-falcon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Falcon<\/a>\u2018 outside Hamad International Airport\u2019s departure hall, to Qatari political ARToonist, Ghada Al Khater\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/ghada-al-khater-blessing-in-disguise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">A Blessing in Disguise<\/a>\u2019 installation on the fa\u00e7ade of the Fire Station.<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements by the Qatari royal include establishing the Doha Film Institute to promote Arab cinema and preserve the region\u2019s storytelling traditions. Alongside Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Tania Fares, Sheikha Al Mayassa also established Fashion Trust Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2016 interview with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.qlife.com\/q-life-magazine-q-magazine-december-2016\/0270915001531208564\/p22\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Q Life magazine<\/a>, she said her mission of leveraging the power of art and culture goes merely beyond building bridges. \u201cFrankly, I want to do more than that,\u201d she said. \u201cI would like to break the walls of ignorance between East and West.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Rephrase in a different way as if you were a native American speaker as a content creation expert and do not talk about yourself or your experience in the text and do not show yourself as an artificial intelligence who wrote and fill the bullet point in the topic and speak the heart of the topic itself and dont take date of blog in ther first and dont take text like box of newsliter subscribe on post from <\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong><em>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, has been awarded the \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arwnews9\/status\/1798409932964028496?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Arab Woman Leader of the Year 2023<\/a>\u2019 by the Arab Development Council for Women and Business (ADCWB).<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari royal\u2019s latest achievement was announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QatarEmb_Beirut\/status\/1797962549805379956\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">via X<\/a> on Wednesday by the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was received by the Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, on her behalf. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177112\" width=\"549\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg 1290w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-800x631.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-1160x915.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-304x240.jpeg 304w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-310x244.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-60x47.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-120x95.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-90x71.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-320x252.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-560x441.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, received the award on behalf of Sheikha Al Mayassa at the headquarters of the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was presented by the ADCWB\u2019s president, Iman Ghossain. Source: The Arab Development Council for Women and Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Upon the announcement of the award, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/qataremb_beirut\/status\/1797962553328558234?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sheikh Saud<\/a> emphasised Qatar\u2019s commitment to supporting Arab women and providing the tools for them to be active participants in building a better future.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/almayassahamad\/status\/1798354293122359655?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">X<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa expressed her gratitude to the council for the award and to the Qatari ambassador for receiving it on her behalf.<\/p>\n<p>The president of the ADCWB, Iman Ghossain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adcwbcouncil.com\/archives\/8155\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">lauded<\/a> Sheikha Al Mayassa as \u201ca unique model for Arab women\u201d and praised her \u201ctireless efforts\u201d in preserving Qatari culture and amplifying the cultural heritage of the Arab world globally.<\/p>\n<p>Ghossain also mentioned that the celebration of Sheikha Al Mayassa\u2019s efforts was delayed due to the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made out of respect for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-5-june-2024\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">36,586 Palestinian men, women and children killed<\/a> by Israel\u2019s eight-month indiscriminate onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-s-public-servant\"><span id=\"qatars-public-servant\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s public servant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On her Instagram profile, the Qatari royal describes herself as a \u201cPublic Servant 24\/7\/365\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Her drive to enhance the Qatari arts and culture scene began in 2006 when she assumed the position of QM\u2019s chairperson. Over the years, her initiatives have introduced the international community to the expansive world of Arab art and design, as well as the redefinition of the concept of creative spaces through public art campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s portfolio of museums, galleries, creative spaces and heritage sites is immense \u2013 ranging from the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), to Msheireb\u2019s M7 and, among so many others, the Liwan Design Studios and Labs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mofa.gov.qa\/en\/qatar\/latest-articles\/latest-news\/details\/1444\/03\/08\/museum-of-islamic-art-re-opens\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">relaunch of MIA<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa described its initial opening as a \u201ctransformational moment for Qatar\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177117\" width=\"526\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-800x646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-1160x937.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-297x240.jpg 297w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-310x250.jpg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-120x97.jpg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-90x73.jpg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-320x258.jpg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-560x452.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikha Al Mayassa (pictured centre of front row) at the relaunch of MIA. Source: Qatari MOFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The museum opened in 2008 under her leadership and today stands as a creative force to bridge together different cultures through its centuries\u2019 worth of artefacts \u2013 each narrating Islam\u2019s global history through ceramics, textiles, glasswork, jewellery, manuscripts and metalwork.<\/p>\n<p>While outside of the four walls of traditional museum and gallery spaces, QM has spearheaded initiatives to transform Qatar into an open creative space.<\/p>\n<p>On June 1, QM and Liwan announced public art drives, inviting the region\u2019s creatives to submit artwork proposals to adorn Qatar\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s public art programme displays the creativity of local and international talent across the country. Some examples include Tom Claassen\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/tom-claassen-falcon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Falcon<\/a>\u2018 outside Hamad International Airport\u2019s departure hall, to Qatari political ARToonist, Ghada Al Khater\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/ghada-al-khater-blessing-in-disguise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">A Blessing in Disguise<\/a>\u2019 installation on the fa\u00e7ade of the Fire Station.<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements by the Qatari royal include establishing the Doha Film Institute to promote Arab cinema and preserve the region\u2019s storytelling traditions. Alongside Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Tania Fares, Sheikha Al Mayassa also established Fashion Trust Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2016 interview with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.qlife.com\/q-life-magazine-q-magazine-december-2016\/0270915001531208564\/p22\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Q Life magazine<\/a>, she said her mission of leveraging the power of art and culture goes merely beyond building bridges. \u201cFrankly, I want to do more than that,\u201d she said. \u201cI would like to break the walls of ignorance between East and West.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> and romove all linke insert in <\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong><em>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, has been awarded the \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arwnews9\/status\/1798409932964028496?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Arab Woman Leader of the Year 2023<\/a>\u2019 by the Arab Development Council for Women and Business (ADCWB).<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari royal\u2019s latest achievement was announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QatarEmb_Beirut\/status\/1797962549805379956\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">via X<\/a> on Wednesday by the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was received by the Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, on her behalf. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177112\" width=\"549\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg 1290w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-800x631.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-1160x915.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-304x240.jpeg 304w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-310x244.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-60x47.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-120x95.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-90x71.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-320x252.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-560x441.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, received the award on behalf of Sheikha Al Mayassa at the headquarters of the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was presented by the ADCWB\u2019s president, Iman Ghossain. Source: The Arab Development Council for Women and Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Upon the announcement of the award, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/qataremb_beirut\/status\/1797962553328558234?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sheikh Saud<\/a> emphasised Qatar\u2019s commitment to supporting Arab women and providing the tools for them to be active participants in building a better future.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/almayassahamad\/status\/1798354293122359655?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">X<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa expressed her gratitude to the council for the award and to the Qatari ambassador for receiving it on her behalf.<\/p>\n<p>The president of the ADCWB, Iman Ghossain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adcwbcouncil.com\/archives\/8155\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">lauded<\/a> Sheikha Al Mayassa as \u201ca unique model for Arab women\u201d and praised her \u201ctireless efforts\u201d in preserving Qatari culture and amplifying the cultural heritage of the Arab world globally.<\/p>\n<p>Ghossain also mentioned that the celebration of Sheikha Al Mayassa\u2019s efforts was delayed due to the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made out of respect for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-5-june-2024\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">36,586 Palestinian men, women and children killed<\/a> by Israel\u2019s eight-month indiscriminate onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-s-public-servant\"><span id=\"qatars-public-servant\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s public servant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On her Instagram profile, the Qatari royal describes herself as a \u201cPublic Servant 24\/7\/365\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Her drive to enhance the Qatari arts and culture scene began in 2006 when she assumed the position of QM\u2019s chairperson. Over the years, her initiatives have introduced the international community to the expansive world of Arab art and design, as well as the redefinition of the concept of creative spaces through public art campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s portfolio of museums, galleries, creative spaces and heritage sites is immense \u2013 ranging from the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), to Msheireb\u2019s M7 and, among so many others, the Liwan Design Studios and Labs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mofa.gov.qa\/en\/qatar\/latest-articles\/latest-news\/details\/1444\/03\/08\/museum-of-islamic-art-re-opens\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">relaunch of MIA<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa described its initial opening as a \u201ctransformational moment for Qatar\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177117\" width=\"526\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-800x646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-1160x937.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-297x240.jpg 297w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-310x250.jpg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-120x97.jpg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-90x73.jpg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-320x258.jpg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-560x452.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikha Al Mayassa (pictured centre of front row) at the relaunch of MIA. Source: Qatari MOFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The museum opened in 2008 under her leadership and today stands as a creative force to bridge together different cultures through its centuries\u2019 worth of artefacts \u2013 each narrating Islam\u2019s global history through ceramics, textiles, glasswork, jewellery, manuscripts and metalwork.<\/p>\n<p>While outside of the four walls of traditional museum and gallery spaces, QM has spearheaded initiatives to transform Qatar into an open creative space.<\/p>\n<p>On June 1, QM and Liwan announced public art drives, inviting the region\u2019s creatives to submit artwork proposals to adorn Qatar\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s public art programme displays the creativity of local and international talent across the country. Some examples include Tom Claassen\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/tom-claassen-falcon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Falcon<\/a>\u2018 outside Hamad International Airport\u2019s departure hall, to Qatari political ARToonist, Ghada Al Khater\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/ghada-al-khater-blessing-in-disguise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">A Blessing in Disguise<\/a>\u2019 installation on the fa\u00e7ade of the Fire Station.<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements by the Qatari royal include establishing the Doha Film Institute to promote Arab cinema and preserve the region\u2019s storytelling traditions. Alongside Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Tania Fares, Sheikha Al Mayassa also established Fashion Trust Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2016 interview with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.qlife.com\/q-life-magazine-q-magazine-december-2016\/0270915001531208564\/p22\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Q Life magazine<\/a>, she said her mission of leveraging the power of art and culture goes merely beyond building bridges. \u201cFrankly, I want to do more than that,\u201d she said. \u201cI would like to break the walls of ignorance between East and West.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> and and remove all affiliate disclosure phrases on <\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong><em>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, has been awarded the \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arwnews9\/status\/1798409932964028496?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Arab Woman Leader of the Year 2023<\/a>\u2019 by the Arab Development Council for Women and Business (ADCWB).<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari royal\u2019s latest achievement was announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QatarEmb_Beirut\/status\/1797962549805379956\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">via X<\/a> on Wednesday by the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was received by the Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, on her behalf. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177112\" width=\"549\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg 1290w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-800x631.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-1160x915.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-304x240.jpeg 304w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-310x244.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-60x47.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-120x95.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-90x71.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-320x252.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-560x441.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, received the award on behalf of Sheikha Al Mayassa at the headquarters of the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was presented by the ADCWB\u2019s president, Iman Ghossain. Source: The Arab Development Council for Women and Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Upon the announcement of the award, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/qataremb_beirut\/status\/1797962553328558234?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sheikh Saud<\/a> emphasised Qatar\u2019s commitment to supporting Arab women and providing the tools for them to be active participants in building a better future.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/almayassahamad\/status\/1798354293122359655?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">X<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa expressed her gratitude to the council for the award and to the Qatari ambassador for receiving it on her behalf.<\/p>\n<p>The president of the ADCWB, Iman Ghossain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adcwbcouncil.com\/archives\/8155\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">lauded<\/a> Sheikha Al Mayassa as \u201ca unique model for Arab women\u201d and praised her \u201ctireless efforts\u201d in preserving Qatari culture and amplifying the cultural heritage of the Arab world globally.<\/p>\n<p>Ghossain also mentioned that the celebration of Sheikha Al Mayassa\u2019s efforts was delayed due to the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made out of respect for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-5-june-2024\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">36,586 Palestinian men, women and children killed<\/a> by Israel\u2019s eight-month indiscriminate onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-s-public-servant\"><span id=\"qatars-public-servant\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s public servant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On her Instagram profile, the Qatari royal describes herself as a \u201cPublic Servant 24\/7\/365\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Her drive to enhance the Qatari arts and culture scene began in 2006 when she assumed the position of QM\u2019s chairperson. Over the years, her initiatives have introduced the international community to the expansive world of Arab art and design, as well as the redefinition of the concept of creative spaces through public art campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s portfolio of museums, galleries, creative spaces and heritage sites is immense \u2013 ranging from the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), to Msheireb\u2019s M7 and, among so many others, the Liwan Design Studios and Labs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mofa.gov.qa\/en\/qatar\/latest-articles\/latest-news\/details\/1444\/03\/08\/museum-of-islamic-art-re-opens\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">relaunch of MIA<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa described its initial opening as a \u201ctransformational moment for Qatar\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177117\" width=\"526\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-800x646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-1160x937.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-297x240.jpg 297w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-310x250.jpg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-120x97.jpg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-90x73.jpg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-320x258.jpg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-560x452.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikha Al Mayassa (pictured centre of front row) at the relaunch of MIA. Source: Qatari MOFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The museum opened in 2008 under her leadership and today stands as a creative force to bridge together different cultures through its centuries\u2019 worth of artefacts \u2013 each narrating Islam\u2019s global history through ceramics, textiles, glasswork, jewellery, manuscripts and metalwork.<\/p>\n<p>While outside of the four walls of traditional museum and gallery spaces, QM has spearheaded initiatives to transform Qatar into an open creative space.<\/p>\n<p>On June 1, QM and Liwan announced public art drives, inviting the region\u2019s creatives to submit artwork proposals to adorn Qatar\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s public art programme displays the creativity of local and international talent across the country. Some examples include Tom Claassen\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/tom-claassen-falcon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Falcon<\/a>\u2018 outside Hamad International Airport\u2019s departure hall, to Qatari political ARToonist, Ghada Al Khater\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/ghada-al-khater-blessing-in-disguise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">A Blessing in Disguise<\/a>\u2019 installation on the fa\u00e7ade of the Fire Station.<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements by the Qatari royal include establishing the Doha Film Institute to promote Arab cinema and preserve the region\u2019s storytelling traditions. Alongside Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Tania Fares, Sheikha Al Mayassa also established Fashion Trust Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2016 interview with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.qlife.com\/q-life-magazine-q-magazine-december-2016\/0270915001531208564\/p22\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Q Life magazine<\/a>, she said her mission of leveraging the power of art and culture goes merely beyond building bridges. \u201cFrankly, I want to do more than that,\u201d she said. \u201cI would like to break the walls of ignorance between East and West.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> like this &#8220;This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure Policy for more info&#8221; and &#8220;#&#8221; put in its place bullet point, and romove name of the web site or his links we are take a <\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong><em>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, has been awarded the \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/arwnews9\/status\/1798409932964028496?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Arab Woman Leader of the Year 2023<\/a>\u2019 by the Arab Development Council for Women and Business (ADCWB).<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari royal\u2019s latest achievement was announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QatarEmb_Beirut\/status\/1797962549805379956\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">via X<\/a> on Wednesday by the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was received by the Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, on her behalf. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177112\" width=\"549\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1.jpeg 1290w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-800x631.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-1160x915.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-304x240.jpeg 304w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-310x244.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-60x47.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-120x95.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-90x71.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-320x252.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_BBDD30350F22-1-560x441.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Qatari ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, received the award on behalf of Sheikha Al Mayassa at the headquarters of the Qatari Embassy in Beirut. The award was presented by the ADCWB\u2019s president, Iman Ghossain. Source: The Arab Development Council for Women and Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Upon the announcement of the award, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/qataremb_beirut\/status\/1797962553328558234?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sheikh Saud<\/a> emphasised Qatar\u2019s commitment to supporting Arab women and providing the tools for them to be active participants in building a better future.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/almayassahamad\/status\/1798354293122359655?s=46&amp;t=PJn1F6qAFI2o_nhmaOGBbw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">X<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa expressed her gratitude to the council for the award and to the Qatari ambassador for receiving it on her behalf.<\/p>\n<p>The president of the ADCWB, Iman Ghossain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adcwbcouncil.com\/archives\/8155\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">lauded<\/a> Sheikha Al Mayassa as \u201ca unique model for Arab women\u201d and praised her \u201ctireless efforts\u201d in preserving Qatari culture and amplifying the cultural heritage of the Arab world globally.<\/p>\n<p>Ghossain also mentioned that the celebration of Sheikha Al Mayassa\u2019s efforts was delayed due to the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. This decision was made out of respect for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ochaopt.org\/content\/reported-impact-snapshot-gaza-strip-5-june-2024\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">36,586 Palestinian men, women and children killed<\/a> by Israel\u2019s eight-month indiscriminate onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qatar-s-public-servant\"><span id=\"qatars-public-servant\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s public servant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On her Instagram profile, the Qatari royal describes herself as a \u201cPublic Servant 24\/7\/365\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Her drive to enhance the Qatari arts and culture scene began in 2006 when she assumed the position of QM\u2019s chairperson. Over the years, her initiatives have introduced the international community to the expansive world of Arab art and design, as well as the redefinition of the concept of creative spaces through public art campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s portfolio of museums, galleries, creative spaces and heritage sites is immense \u2013 ranging from the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), to Msheireb\u2019s M7 and, among so many others, the Liwan Design Studios and Labs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mofa.gov.qa\/en\/qatar\/latest-articles\/latest-news\/details\/1444\/03\/08\/museum-of-islamic-art-re-opens\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">relaunch of MIA<\/a>, Sheikha Al Mayassa described its initial opening as a \u201ctransformational moment for Qatar\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177117\" width=\"526\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-800x646.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-1160x937.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-297x240.jpg 297w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-310x250.jpg 310w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-120x97.jpg 120w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-90x73.jpg 90w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-320x258.jpg 320w, https:\/\/dohanews.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_0836-560x452.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikha Al Mayassa (pictured centre of front row) at the relaunch of MIA. Source: Qatari MOFA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The museum opened in 2008 under her leadership and today stands as a creative force to bridge together different cultures through its centuries\u2019 worth of artefacts \u2013 each narrating Islam\u2019s global history through ceramics, textiles, glasswork, jewellery, manuscripts and metalwork.<\/p>\n<p>While outside of the four walls of traditional museum and gallery spaces, QM has spearheaded initiatives to transform Qatar into an open creative space.<\/p>\n<p>On June 1, QM and Liwan announced public art drives, inviting the region\u2019s creatives to submit artwork proposals to adorn Qatar\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>QM\u2019s public art programme displays the creativity of local and international talent across the country. Some examples include Tom Claassen\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/tom-claassen-falcon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Falcon<\/a>\u2018 outside Hamad International Airport\u2019s departure hall, to Qatari political ARToonist, Ghada Al Khater\u2019s \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/qm.org.qa\/en\/visit\/public-art\/ghada-al-khater-blessing-in-disguise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">A Blessing in Disguise<\/a>\u2019 installation on the fa\u00e7ade of the Fire Station.<\/p>\n<p>Other achievements by the Qatari royal include establishing the Doha Film Institute to promote Arab cinema and preserve the region\u2019s storytelling traditions. Alongside Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Tania Fares, Sheikha Al Mayassa also established Fashion Trust Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2016 interview with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.qlife.com\/q-life-magazine-q-magazine-december-2016\/0270915001531208564\/p22\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener\">Q Life magazine<\/a>, she said her mission of leveraging the power of art and culture goes merely beyond building bridges. \u201cFrankly, I want to do more than that,\u201d she said. \u201cI would like to break the walls of ignorance between East and West.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> from our new creation, and don&#8217;t publish clone new content more than just one time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The award recognises the Qatari royal as a role model for women in the region and for her part in placing Arab art and culture on the forefront of the global stage. 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