Sheikha Al Mayassa
Chairwoman of Qatar Museums | Promoting Art & Cultural Exchange
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Sheikha Al Mayassa is the Chairwoman of Qatar Museums, the country's leading cultural institution. Under her leadership, Qatar has emerged as a global hub for art and cultural exchange, investing billions to acquire internationally renowned artworks and host major exhibitions.
As a member of the Qatari royal family, Sheikha Al Mayassa leverages her influence to elevate artists and share Qatar's rich heritage with the world. Her keynotes inspire audiences to see how cultural initiatives can drive economic and social progress in the 21st century.
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Globalizing the local, localizing the global
Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says: "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2010 | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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