The 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World wrapped up Tuesday in Doha, following two days of deliberations under the theme of ''Toward renewing cultural action in the Islamic world'.
Following the conclusion of the event hosted by Qatar's Ministry of Culture and organised by Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the conferees sent a letter of thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, extolling His Highness' unrelented support for joint Islamic action in culture and beyond to further serve sustainable development in the Islamic world.
The participating ministers, high-level officials, and representatives of international organisations and institutions express deep appreciation to His Highness the Amir for his efforts in developing national cultural work, promoting cultural industries, disseminating the concept of public art and making it available to the public, and highlighting Qatar's culture and heritage that achieved global influence, said the letter read out by Director-General of ICESCO Dr Salim bin Mohamed al-Malik.
The conferees highlighted the success of the celebration of Doha as the Arab region's Capital of Islamic Culture for 2021, and the multiple activities associated with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 that merged sports with culture and introduced authentic cultural values of the State and the entire Islamic world.
