Qatar Museums participated in the Fourth World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Qatar Museums’ delegation to the three-day conference was led by HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani.

During her keynote address, titled Global Collaboration in Creative Industries and presented at the opening ceremony, Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani said, “What we see in Qatar, and elsewhere, is that the creative industries can transcend cultural and language barriers, enabling the exchange of ideas and the development of innovations across the globe. Whether in visual art, film, digital media, fashion, or the culinary arts, the creative sector drives societal progress and brings people together to address global challenges.” Shaika Nasser Al Nassr, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art, joined international museum directors and entrepreneurs for a panel titled “Cultural Hubs: Museums as Catalysts for Creative Community in Urban Space” to pr
ovide her insights into how museums can foster collaboration, encourage education, and engage communities.

Fahad Al Obaidly, Acting Director of Design Doha, a Qatar Museums biennial showcasing local, regional, and global design excellence, took part in a panel titled “Creative Structures: Bridging Architecture, Design, and Economic Growth.” The panel examined how architecture and design practices can be engines for economic growth.

Organized by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) together with Indonesia, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WCCE is a major event on the international conference circuit for leaders and innovators to discuss how to overcome challenges in international creative economies.

Source: Qatar News Agency