Doha:The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs have formalized a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration in intellectual, cultural, and research sectors. This agreement aims to initiate joint initiatives and programs that will contribute to enriching intellectual activities, promoting dialogue, and sharing expertise, thereby strengthening Doha’s role as a hub for thought, culture, and intercultural engagement.
According to Qatar News Agency, the memorandum focuses on strengthening cooperation in intellectual, cultural, and research fields. It seeks to explore new horizons for joint initiatives and programs that enrich intellectual landscapes, promote dialogue, and exchange expertise, reinforcing Doha’s status as a center for thought, culture, and cross-cultural engagement.
Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, emphasized the importance of this partnership in bridging culture and thought. He highlighted the value of institutional partnerships in opening new horizons for thought and action beyond institutional boundaries. Dr. Al Sulaiti noted the evolving role of culture in understanding global transformations and its capability to promote dialogue and deepen societal understanding.
Executive Director of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Dr. Khalid Al Jaber, expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with Katara, highlighting the partnership’s potential to blend scientific research with cultural and creative vitality. He praised Katara’s contribution to cultural life in Qatar and the region and emphasized the partnership’s role in shaping public awareness and promoting openness and communication.
Dr. Al Jaber elaborated on plans to translate this partnership into practical programs, such as seminars and intellectual forums involving researchers, academics, and intellectuals from the Gulf and beyond. These initiatives aim to foster public debate and engagement on intellectual, social, cultural, and humanitarian issues, thereby reinforcing Doha’s position as a regional and international center for thought and cross-cultural dialogue.
The memorandum signifies a commitment to using culture and scientific research to foster dialogue and communication between societies. It aims to increase interaction between academic institutions and the public, supporting the cultural and intellectual momentum in Qatar.