National Museum of Qatar partners with research entities to support study of Dugong
14 Mar 2021 - 19:32
The Peninsula
Doha - In the lead up to the Seagrass Tales, Dugongs Trails exhibition, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has collaborated with ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ), Qatar University, the UNESCO Office for the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen, Texas A&M at Galveston, and Ministry of Municipality and Environment to conduct research and a series of workshops on the Dugong – a sea mammal native to Qatar’s waters. Creating a Content Experts Committee, the collaborating organisations conducted a series of workshops and collated key information that will be featured in the exhibition which will open later this month at NMOQ
04 Mar 2021 - 8:13
The Peninsula
Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture yesterday revealed a wide-ranging programme comprising exhibitions, festivals, bilateral exchanges, and events to be held in both nations throughout the year.
The Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture program; which is a partnership between Qatar Museums (QM), the United States Embassy in Doha and the Embassy of Qatar in the United States; will feature virtual and in-person events, including exhibitions and installations of works by Qatari and American artists; events showcasing the music, film, and fashion of both countries; sporting events; culinary experiences; entrepreneurship, innovation, STEM, and business events; and educational programs.
All past, present, and future exhibitions, programs, and events will be featured on the official Years of Culture website, http://www.yearsofculture.qa/, where one can find the latest information and details about upcoming events.