24 January 2014
The Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) has announced a partnership with Qatar National Committee for the World Petroleum Council (QNCWPC). As the organiser of the 20th World Petroleum Congress, QNCWPC will be named official partner of the Oil and Gas Gallery at the future National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Under this agreement, the committee will support the museum's education programmes and materials related to the oil and gas industry. "We are delighted to be announcing our partnership with QNCWPC," said Dr Abdullah al-Sulaiti, NMoQ deputy director for research and collections.
"Through its future Gallery Nine dedicated to the story of oil and gas in Qatar, NMoQ aims to educate Qataris and residents about the history of Qatar and the way the oil discovery shaped the nation since 1940." "The reestablishment of the National Museums of Qatar in its new design will contribute effectively in preserving our national identity," said QNCWPC chairman Issa al- Ghanim. "The museum will allow visitors to learn more about our past, present and future and view our culture that reflects the authenticity of the Qatari people." Al-Ghanim further said, "The discovery of oil is undoubtedly considered one of the most historic phases of the State of Qatar and which led to major changes in the country."
The new under-construction NMoQ features an innovative design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. It is inspired by the desert rose and grows organically around the original Emiri palace. The museum will celebrate the culture and heritage of Qatar and its people, embodying the pride and traditions of Qataris while offering international visitors a dialogue on rapid change and modernisation. NMoQ will represent the past, present and future of Qatar through exhibitions, educational activities, cultural site visits and technology-based programming.
The Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) has announced a partnership with Qatar National Committee for the World Petroleum Council (QNCWPC). As the organiser of the 20th World Petroleum Congress, QNCWPC will be named official partner of the Oil and Gas Gallery at the future National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Under this agreement, the committee will support the museum's education programmes and materials related to the oil and gas industry. "We are delighted to be announcing our partnership with QNCWPC," said Dr Abdullah al-Sulaiti, NMoQ deputy director for research and collections.
"Through its future Gallery Nine dedicated to the story of oil and gas in Qatar, NMoQ aims to educate Qataris and residents about the history of Qatar and the way the oil discovery shaped the nation since 1940." "The reestablishment of the National Museums of Qatar in its new design will contribute effectively in preserving our national identity," said QNCWPC chairman Issa al- Ghanim. "The museum will allow visitors to learn more about our past, present and future and view our culture that reflects the authenticity of the Qatari people." Al-Ghanim further said, "The discovery of oil is undoubtedly considered one of the most historic phases of the State of Qatar and which led to major changes in the country."
The new under-construction NMoQ features an innovative design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. It is inspired by the desert rose and grows organically around the original Emiri palace. The museum will celebrate the culture and heritage of Qatar and its people, embodying the pride and traditions of Qataris while offering international visitors a dialogue on rapid change and modernisation. NMoQ will represent the past, present and future of Qatar through exhibitions, educational activities, cultural site visits and technology-based programming.
© Gulf Times 2014
