Arts and culture initiatives Qatar Foundation



an arabic calligraphy exhibition hosted qatar foundation in september 2014


al shaqab, equine education resource centre, became member of qatar foundation in 2004. institution considered testament historic role horse racing , breeding played in qatari culture. facilities include riding academy, endurance training complex, , centre breeding , showing of arabian horses.


al jazeera children s channel (jcc) launched in 2005 joint venture between al jazeera , qatar foundation aim of preserving arab cultural identity . 90 percent of channel being owned qatar foundation, broadcast foundation s doha campus along baraem, arabic channel aimed @ preschoolers. al jazeera announced in 2013 in process of acquiring full ownership of channel.


in 2006, qatar national library (then known dar al kutub library) became member of qatar foundation. on november 19, 2012, moza bint nasser, chairperson of qatar foundation, announced plans new national library. education city chosen location of new library. notable attraction within library arab , islamic heritage section contains historic collection of books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, , scientific instruments dating 15th century. 1 of largest online collections of historic records on persian gulf countries digitized in october 2014 , made available on website of qatar digital library (qdl). website culmination of partnership established between qatar foundation, qatar national library, , british library in 2012.


in 2008, qatar philharmonic orchestra established. founded base of around 100 musicians, orchestra s mission augment qatar s cultural climate honoring both arab , western musical culture through public performances.


qatar foundation opened mathaf: arab museum of modern art in december 2010 in association qatar museums authority. in addition hosting exhibitions, museum holds 1 of largest collections of sculptures , paintings arab artists in world. museum has published online encyclopedia of arab artists.


msheireb properties (a subsidiary of qatar foundation) initiated $5.5 billion commercial development project in doha in january 2010. called heart of doha , project renamed msheireb downtown doha in reference historical name of area.








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