Doha - Qatar
Qatar Museums and the Uzbekistan Foundation for the Development of Arts and Culture signed a five-year cooperation agreement, in a step aimed at establishing a long-term institutional framework that strengthens cultural relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan, and opens new horizons for joint cooperation in creative fields.

Cultural diplomacy and creative economy

The agreement falls within the framework of the State of Qatar’s cultural diplomacy and the “Years of Culture” initiative, and focuses on developing talents and skills and building institutional capacities, in addition to supporting the creative economy through the exchange of knowledge, research and cooperation in the fields of arts, heritage and creative industries, which reflects Qatar’s ambitious vision to strengthen its position as a regional and international cultural centre.

Promising opportunities for Arab artists and investors
For the Arab artist and investor, this agreement opens promising horizons to benefit from cultural and artistic exchange programs between the two countries, especially in the fields of heritage and creative industries, which are witnessing increasing growth at the global level. The agreement also provides opportunities for cooperation in organizing joint exhibitions and artistic residency programmes, which enhances the presence of Arab artists in the Uzbek and Asian cultural markets.