Qatar Museums announces ICOM Board for 2026-2028

Qatar Museums (QM) has introduced the new Board of ICOM Qatar for the 2026-2028 period. The leadership team consists of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad al-Thani, Director of the National Museum of Qatar, who serves as Chair. Dr Fatema Hassan al-Sulaiti, Director of International Co-operation and Government Affairs at QM, is appointed Vice-Chair.

Other members include Shaikha al-Nassr, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art; Aisha Ghanem al-Attiya, Director of Cultural Diplomacy; Zeina Arida, Director of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art; Abdulla al-Naama, Director General of Msheireb Museums; and Saeed Ali al-Shawi, Director of Information Technology at QM. Dr Rashid Malheya, Head of International Relations at QM, will act as Secretary, and Maryam al-Suwaidi, Head of Cash Management at QM, will serve as Treasurer.

Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Thani expressed his commitment to advancing ICOM Qatar's mission, stating, "Together with the new board, I look forward to advancing the National Committee’s work and championing the value of museums as places that inspire learning, foster understanding and enrich communities." Dr Fatema Hassan al-Sulaiti highlighted the organization's dedication to enhancing international cooperation, supporting professional development, and fostering knowledge exchange among museum and heritage professionals.

The new leadership aims to broaden professional engagement, support initiatives in cultural heritage preservation, interpretation, and promotion, and collaborate closely with Qatar Museums, cultural institutions, government entities, and international partners to further ICOM's objectives.

During their tenure, the new board will focus on initiatives that promote professional growth, encourage cross-sector collaboration, and strengthen the impact of museums as spaces for learning, dialogue, and cultural exchange. ICOM Qatar, as the National Committee for Qatar, represents museum professionals and institutions and operates as a local branch of the International Council of Museums. Established in 1946, ICOM is the world's leading organization representing museums and museum professionals.