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The Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Tuesday visited the site of the upcoming National Museum of Qatar. During his visit, HH the Emir was taken on a tour of the site by HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Mansoor bin Ebrahim al Mahmoud, Chief Executive Officer and Special Advisor to the Chairperson. HE Sheikha al Mayassa also announced the official opening date of the National Museum to be December 2018.
The National Museum, designed by world-renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, is inspired by a desert rose. The upcoming museum will combine historic objects and contemporary influences, opening up a dialogue around the impact of rapid change. This museum will give voice to Qatar's heritage whilst celebrating its future.
Commenting on the opening, HE Sheikha al Mayassa said:"Today marks a proud moment for Qatar as we announce the official opening date for our iconic National Museum. The museum is the physical manifestation of Qatar's proud identity, connecting the country's history with its diverse and cosmopolitan present. It will reflect every part of Qatari's life, representing our roots and identity. The opening of the National Museum of Qatar will firmly position our country on the global map as a progressive, knowledge-based economy with a long and rich history and give Qatar a voice in the world."
The National Museum of Qatar is built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al Thani's original palace, one of Qatar's most recognisable landmarks and a building that served as a monument to a historic way of life in Qatar. (TNN)
