Katara-the Cultural Village has participated in the ‘17th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2016’, showcasing valuable artworks and masterpieces by contemporary Qatari artists.
Research and Studies Department director Dr Nadia al-Madahka and contemporary artist Mohamed al-Ateeq represented Katara at the internationally-renowned art event, held at the National Theater of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
The delegation also participated in a two-day seminar themed ‘Art and the City’.
The event eyes the continuity, change, and the co-existence of modernity and tradition in the arts of Asian countries.
“It’s an outstanding international artistic venue where local artists have their creative works displayed,” Katara said in a statement.
The event attracted artists and contributions from countries across the world, including Qatar, Nepal, Iran, China, Thailand, Korea, Pakistan, Egypt, Japan Chile, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Romania, Turkey, Fiji, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, among others.
The 17th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2016, confronted with the emerging realities, are increasingly adjusting their strategies to the global preference for new media while working within traditions where artistic expressions are seen to reflect the interconnectedness of art, community and environment.






SC signs MoU with India’s CII for 2022 projects
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a leading Indian industry body, to encourage the participation of Indian companies in 2022 infrastructure projects.
This comes as the SC continues to strengthen the close relationship with India in the years leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to a statement from the Supreme Committee for
Delivery & Legacy.
The MoU, signed with the CII in New Delhi recently, would provide a framework for Indian companies seeking to undertake projects, including in infrastructure, for the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The memorandum was inked during the visit of HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani to New Delhi, where he led delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.
Earlier in 2016, the SC announced Indian construction giant Larsen & Toubro as the main contractor in an Indo-Qatar joint venture for the construction of the 40,000-capacity Al Rayyan Stadium, which will host matches up to the quarter-final stages of the 2022 World Cup.
SC secretary-general Hassan al-Thawadi, talking to www.sc.qa on the occasion of the Qatar 2022 bid win anniversary, said India is one of the two next global football destinations: “There is significant investment in the Indian league, there is huge interest and following from Indian fans in relation to football.
“In 2002, eastern Asia hosted the first World Cup in Asia. The resounding success on and off the pitch is an example of the resounding success 2022 can and will be, not only in the Middle East and Arab world, but also for western Asia and Asia as a whole.”
SC assistant secretary-general Nasser al-Khater said the doors of Qatar would be open in 2022 for football fans from India and Indian expatriates in the Middle East. “I would say good luck to the Indian national team for 2022, and there are a lot of Indian expatriates from the region who will be interested to attend games here, as well as people flying from India.”  
Al-Khater also said Qatar looked at India as a natural strategic partner. “The Indian population and community has been an integral part of society for decades in Qatar, and has helped build this country and make it what it is today.
In October, the first pouring of concrete at Al Rayyan Stadium site took place, five weeks ahead of schedule.
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