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Culture WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) has announced the newest trustees to its honorary board: His Excellency Akbar Al Baker and celebrated Indian Americanfashion designer Naeem Khan.
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- WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) has announced the newest trustees to its honorary board: His Excellency Akbar Al Baker and celebrated Indian Americanfashion designer Naeem Khan.
- "The Qatar America Institute for Culture is honored to welcome these two exceptional leaders and visionaries joining H.E.
- Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani as honorary trustees of QAIC," said Fatima Al-Dosari, the Executive Director of the QAIC.
- His Excellency Akbar Al Baker has been the Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive since 1997 and is the Chairman of Qatar Tourism.
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Culture WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) is pleased to present its fall schedule of programs emphasizing the relationship between QAIC's mission to cultivate artistic expression and cultural dialogue from the United States, Qatar and the broader Arab and Islamic worlds with today's most pressing issues. Organized in collaboration with Qatari and U.S.- based cultural partners, including the Doha Film Institute (DFI), QAIC's fall programs and exhibitions engage climate change and sustainability in the arts through film, olfactory art, and photography and culminate in a weekend-long arts summit with related panels, film screenings, and other activities.
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- Sustainability-focused programming kicked off on August 23, 2022, with the opening reception of the third annual FOCI photography program exhibition.
- This year's theme and exhibition opened in conjunction with World Water Week drawing attention to water scarcity and access.
- "Here at QAIC, our IMPART Summit is the culmination of a year-long focus on sustainability through the arts."
- To schedule a visit or to view the full schedule of upcoming programs, visit qataramerica.org .
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"As we close the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture program, we are honored to have these two exhibitions as a part of both celebrations," said Aisha Al Attiya, Director of Diplomacy, Qatar Museums.
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- "As we close the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture program, we are honored to have these two exhibitions as a part of both celebrations," said Aisha Al Attiya, Director of Diplomacy, Qatar Museums.
- "I thank the Qatar America Institute for Culture and our many other fantastic partners who have collaborated to bring the 2021 Year of Culture to life, and I am excited to continue our partnership through 2022 and beyond."
- Cultural Fusioncommemorates the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture through the artwork of eight graphic design students.
- Future projects include the soon to open 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, and Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar.
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Nightclub The dinner program began with opening remarks from the evening's guest of honor, H.E.
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- The dinner program began with opening remarks from the evening's guest of honor, H.E.
- We want to remind one another of the many ways we are similar, no matter where we come from."
- Following the remarks by Ambassador Al-Thani, guests were presented with a diverse assortment of talent which represented both the United States and Qatar.
- The program began with a recorded rendition of the George Gershwin classic "Summertime" by musicians MAias Alyamani, Dmitri Torchinsky, and members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
Upon entering the space, visitors are briefly introduced to the history of fragrance followed by a curated display of vintage perfume bottles from fashion houses such as Guerlain and Lanvin.
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- Upon entering the space, visitors are briefly introduced to the history of fragrance followed by a curated display of vintage perfume bottles from fashion houses such as Guerlain and Lanvin.
- As part of its vision to more than just a physical space with viewable exhibitions and interactive activities, the Perfumery Museum plans to offer future programming uniquely tied to fragrance.
- The Perfumery Museum is one of several QAIC initiatives focused on the museum experience that combine art and education into an accessible format.
- For information on the Perfumery Museum, upcoming attractions, and to schedule a private tour of the space, go to qataramerica.org/perfumery-museum/ .
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Even with this year's challenges, QAIC is committed to finding innovative means to provide an inclusive space for cultural dialogue and exchange in 2021 and beyond.
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- Even with this year's challenges, QAIC is committed to finding innovative means to provide an inclusive space for cultural dialogue and exchange in 2021 and beyond.
- Forced to postpone its in-person activities, QAIC swiftly repackaged other programs into virtual formats, like its Expressions Art & Culture Talks .
- We're also looking forward to more exciting opportunities for the 2021 Qatar-USA Year of Culture, led by Qatar Museums."
- Qatar Museums' "Years of Culture" program is an annual series of cultural exchange initiatives with a partner country.
