{
  "id": 3906805,
  "title": "National Archives of Qatar opens exhibition at Katara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/national-archives-of-qatar-opens-exhibition-at-katara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T06:14:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/28/08/2026/national-archives-of-qatar-opens-exhibition-at-katara"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The National Archives of Qatar, in collaboration with the FIBA Foundation, unveiled an exhibition titled \"Beyond the Court: The History of Basketball and Its Global Legacy\" at Katara Cultural Village. The opening ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including the President of FIBA, the General Manager of Katara Cultural Village, the Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the Secretary-General of FIBA.\n\nThis exhibition, set to run until March 27, 2027, offers visitors a comprehensive journey through the evolution of basketball. It commences with the sport's origins and its worldwide dissemination, leading up to the inception of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The exhibition also showcases the prominent figures and icons who have shaped the sport, and culminates in the establishment of the Qatar Basketball Federation and the burgeoning popularity of basketball in the country.\n\nThe National Archives of Qatar is not just preserving official documents; it is also documenting the nation's sporting history, making these materials accessible to both researchers and the public through modern exhibition techniques. This exhibition is particularly significant as Qatar gears up to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, reflecting the increasing interest in the sport and fostering a deeper connection between audiences and the sport's history.",
  "summary": "<p>DOHA: Secretary-General of the National Archives of Qatar and Director-General of the Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain, inaugurated the “Beyond the Court:</p> <p>The History of Basketball and Its Global Legacy” exhibition, organised by the National Archives in cooperation with the FIBA Foundation at Building 46 in Katara Cultural…",
  "key_points": [
    "National Archives of Qatar partners with FIBA Foundation for exhibition",
    "\"Beyond the Court\" exhibition runs until March 27, 2027",
    "Reflects Qatar's growing interest in basketball ahead of 2027 World Cup"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The National Archives of Qatar's exhibition on basketball history signals the country's growing engagement with the sport, ahead of hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, and expands its role beyond preserving official documents.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}