Qatar Museums announces ICOM Qatar Board for 2026-2028
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the appointment of the new Board of ICOM Qatar, the country’s National Committee of the International Council of Museums, for the 2026–2028 term.</p> <p>Established in 1946, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the world’s leading organisation representing museums and museum professionals.</p> <p>Through a network of more than 57,000…
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums recently announced the formation of the ICOM Qatar Board for their 2026-2028 term. Established in 1946, ICOM serves as the world's leading organization representing museums and museum professionals, promoting international cooperation and professional development.
ICOM Qatar bridges the gap between local museum and heritage professionals and ICOM's international network. With Qatar Museums playing a pivotal role in supporting Qatar's museum sector, the National Committee facilitates opportunities for professional exchange, capacity building, and collaboration in line with international standards.
The new board is chaired by Director of the National Museum of Qatar, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Thani. Dr. Fatema Hassan Al Sulaiti, Director of International Cooperation and Government Affairs at Qatar Museums, serves as Vice-Chair. The board includes representatives from various museums across Qatar, such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Msheireb Museums, and the Information Technology Department at Qatar Museums.
Dr. Rashid Malheya, Head of International Relations at Qatar Museums, has been appointed as Secretary, while Maryam Al Suwaidi, Head of Cash Management at Qatar Museums, serves as Treasurer. Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Thani expressed his privilege to chair ICOM Qatar, looking forward to advancing the National Committee's work and promoting the value of museums as spaces for knowledge, dialogue, and connection.
Dr. Al Sulaiti emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation, supporting professional development, and creating new opportunities for knowledge exchange, all while deepening Qatar's connections with the global museum community.
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