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economy
infrastructure
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qatar and the world
No. 10,000 9,000 8,000 Males
6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000
Council for Arts
Females
1,000 0
Family and religion are the fundamental units of Qatari society. They are the cornerstones of a happy and healthy community – one which the government aims to protect, cherish and promote.
2011-2012
1998
2000
social development
Engaging in cultural dialogue and educational programmes that build bridges between nations. Fostering national pride and engaging in cultural diplomacy on behalf of the State and in trust for the people of Qatar. The Museum of Islamic Arts, the National Museum of Qatar and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art are controlled by the Qatar Museums Authority. It also owns various cultural and historical artefacts such as coins, armours, photographs and many other items.
University Students by Sex
7,000
private sector & diversification
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2004
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2008
2010
(All figures and graphs from QSA)
cense burners. It is even possible to buy date pollen so that those with only female trees can ensure a good crop! You will also find the pyramid-shaped wooden frames traditionally used to air ironed clothes over an incense burner to impregnate them with perfume.
Museums The vision of the Qatar Museums Authority is to be a global leader in the world of museums, art and heritage. It also looks to develop, promote and sustain museums, art and heritage at the highest global standards for community engagement, education and enjoyment in Qatar and beyond by:
Developing and showcasing world class collections in world-class architecture. Exploring, protecting and promoting archaeological and heritage sites. Developing unique programmes independently and in partnership. Proposing national policies to build a vibrant museum, art and heritage sector. Being at the forefront of research and innovation. Being a place for artists and creators to express themselves. Offering the best career opportunities to create leaders of tomorrow.
The National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage was established in 1998 to sponsor national culture, arts and heritage affairs, and specifically to seek to attain the following objectives: Develop and enrich cultural gains and intellectual products. Provide a suitable atmosphere in which artistic and literary productions can develop and diversify. Protect national heritage, highlight its peculiarity and encourage research. Encourage, develop and spread fine arts. Preserve the national legacy of heritage and archaeology. Survey prevailing cultural, artistic and literary conditions as well as conditions related to heritage, and collect data on the efforts of various bodies in their individual fields
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of interest and specialty. Prepare the studies required to the upgrade cultural, artistic and literary production and preserve national heritage. Issue directories, dictionaries, indexes and other published works, compile documents and contribute for publishing worthy original and translated works of the intellect. Participate in cultural and artistic exhibitions, conferences and festivals, locally, regionally and internationally. Designate quality standards for various fields of intellectual production in the country and decide material support, awards and incentives in relation to such production. The administrative units under the Council are: The Department of Culture and Arts, the Qatar National Theatre, Department of Public Libraries, The National Library Project and Department of Museums and Archaeology.
Family first Family and religion are the fundamental units of Qatari society. They are the cornerstones of a happy and healthy community – one which the government aims to protect, cherish and promote. The traditional family unit - consisting of husband, wife and children - is the basic building block of Qatari society. As the population continues to grow, the government is committed to