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Msheireb Museums, the four revived historic Qatari heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, commemorate this month their fourth-year anniversary.
Developed by Msheireb Properties, Msheireb Museums tells the history of Qatar’s development through the country’s oldest city centre. Collectively, the four houses act as a social history museum that observes, documents and inspires dialogue for societal and cultural development and to realise Qatar’s aspiration for greatness.
Ali AL Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, said, “It’s been four years of success and achievements for Msheireb Museums. The restoration of the four houses into world-class museums forms a vital part of the regeneration of downtown Doha, making it the living memory of the treasured old city of Msheireb.”
The famous Bin Jelmood House was rebuilt to be the first museum in the world that addresses slavery across the Indian Ocean. It has evolved along the years into a dynamic platform tackling modern forms of slavery such as human trafficking and manipulation, raising awareness locally and internationally.
Opposite Bin Jelmood House stands Company House, the first oil company headquarters known in Qatar, and the first house where Qatari pioneers gathered to spend their short breaks waiting for salaries or to be transferred for more digging work at the oil fields in Dukhan. Documents and contracts that tell the story of Qatari forefathers were first filed in this house, revealing to the world the story of a nation that refused to be usurped by powerful superpowers.
Across the street stands Mohammed Bin Jassim House, created to preserve the memories of old Msheireb, the social and business hub at the time. The museum takes visitors through the transformational journey the city center has undertaken to become what is now known as Msheireb Downtown Doha. The House pays tribute to the people that once laid the foundation and saw the implementation of the world’s smartest and most sustainable city district.
Radwani House on the other hand rises strong on its original pillars to bring back the past, giving visitors a glimpse of how Qatari families used to live many decades ago, prior to the shift in the economic conditions of the country. Most of the artefacts on display are items that were found during excavation work at the site of the old house.
Msheireb Museums looks for innovative ways to tackle contemporary social issues and advocate local and global topics. Their mission transcends putting history on display to using it to establish dialogue between cultures, build bridges, and define a sustainable future.
Dr Hafiz Ali, Msheireb Museums Director, said: “The houses reveal the unique aspects of Qatar’s cultural and social development through Msheireb, creating inspiring environments in which the visitors will engage, converse and exchange thoughts about both the past, the present and the future.”
“The displays, interactive screens, and dramatic storytelling make each of the houses relevant and fun. While the community programmes such as the summer and winter workshops make it a people’s museum and supporter of local talent.” added Dr Hafiz.
Nasser Al Remaihi, Senior Events Executive at Msheireb Museums said: “We continuously create programs that engage audiences of all ages. We have served workshops on entrepreneurship, filming, photography, painting, soft skills, and science with a focus on Genome and DNA. We are proud of the many moments when the community joined, actively participated in, and engaged with our diverse programs, events and
exhibitions.”
doha
Msheireb Museums, the four revived historic Qatari heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, commemorate this month their fourth-year anniversary.
Developed by Msheireb Properties, Msheireb Museums tells the history of Qatar’s development through the country’s oldest city centre. Collectively, the four houses act as a social history museum that observes, documents and inspires dialogue for societal and cultural development and to realise Qatar’s aspiration for greatness.
Ali AL Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties, said, “It’s been four years of success and achievements for Msheireb Museums. The restoration of the four houses into world-class museums forms a vital part of the regeneration of downtown Doha, making it the living memory of the treasured old city of Msheireb.”
The famous Bin Jelmood House was rebuilt to be the first museum in the world that addresses slavery across the Indian Ocean. It has evolved along the years into a dynamic platform tackling modern forms of slavery such as human trafficking and manipulation, raising awareness locally and internationally.
Opposite Bin Jelmood House stands Company House, the first oil company headquarters known in Qatar, and the first house where Qatari pioneers gathered to spend their short breaks waiting for salaries or to be transferred for more digging work at the oil fields in Dukhan. Documents and contracts that tell the story of Qatari forefathers were first filed in this house, revealing to the world the story of a nation that refused to be usurped by powerful superpowers.
Across the street stands Mohammed Bin Jassim House, created to preserve the memories of old Msheireb, the social and business hub at the time. The museum takes visitors through the transformational journey the city center has undertaken to become what is now known as Msheireb Downtown Doha. The House pays tribute to the people that once laid the foundation and saw the implementation of the world’s smartest and most sustainable city district.
Radwani House on the other hand rises strong on its original pillars to bring back the past, giving visitors a glimpse of how Qatari families used to live many decades ago, prior to the shift in the economic conditions of the country. Most of the artefacts on display are items that were found during excavation work at the site of the old house.
Msheireb Museums looks for innovative ways to tackle contemporary social issues and advocate local and global topics. Their mission transcends putting history on display to using it to establish dialogue between cultures, build bridges, and define a sustainable future.
Dr Hafiz Ali, Msheireb Museums Director, said: “The houses reveal the unique aspects of Qatar’s cultural and social development through Msheireb, creating inspiring environments in which the visitors will engage, converse and exchange thoughts about both the past, the present and the future.”
“The displays, interactive screens, and dramatic storytelling make each of the houses relevant and fun. While the community programmes such as the summer and winter workshops make it a people’s museum and supporter of local talent.” added Dr Hafiz.
Nasser Al Remaihi, Senior Events Executive at Msheireb Museums said: “We continuously create programs that engage audiences of all ages. We have served workshops on entrepreneurship, filming, photography, painting, soft skills, and science with a focus on Genome and DNA. We are proud of the many moments when the community joined, actively participated in, and engaged with our diverse programs, events and
exhibitions.”
