Culture and history

The historical way of Qatar was formed by the desert and the sea: nomadic tribes, Nabati poetry, falconry and sailing dhows with pearl fishing.

In modern times - the influence of the Ottomans and the British protectorate, then independence in 1971 and rapid modernization based on gas and LNG.

Islamic norms and family traditions are combined with the multicultural environment of expats, museums, libraries and art spaces.

Modern cultural policy develops world-class museums, film, design and music festivals, as well as heritage preservation - from old markets (bitches) to crafts and national cuisine (madruba, mahbus).

Qatar bills itself as a bridge between the Bay Area tradition and the global creative scene.