Doha: Katara yesterday announced that it had begun implementing its new five-year strategy to provide Qatari youth with platforms to showcase their talent. The new strategy has been designed in accordance with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The foundation will continue to revive Qatar’s heritage and national identity to achieve cultural development in the country, Katara said in a statement.
“We aim to make Katara one of the best foundations, which hosts all kinds of art and cultural activities.
“In the next stage, we are planning to increase cultural awareness in and outside Qatar through carnivals, exhibitions, seminars, while conducting research and studies,” Dr Khalid Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara, said.
He said the foundation is going to take a major leap in its performance, mission and plans in the coming months. It will also issue publications and newsletters.
Dr Al Sulaiti said Katara is investing in the creativity of the youth and enhances interactions with other cultures to promote the role of international culture, and build a bridge between diverse cultures in the Middle East.
Dr Khalid Al Jabir, Strategic Affairs Adviser at Katara, said: “We had a workshop with Palladium group in coordination with Dr David Norton and other international experts and we have benefited from Kaplan-Norton strategy. We have built the vision, mission and objectives of Katara after extensive research and analysis.” Among the partnering organisations, Katara will work with Unesco, the Kennedy Art Centre in Washington and Qatar Foundation to organise educational programmers and projects for high school and university students. The Peninsula
