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A two-day cultural event celebrating Qatar's rich heritage and artistic identity kicked off today in Switzerland, offering visitors a curated immersion into Qatari culture, tradition, and creativity. Organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Katara Hospitality, the event marks the launch of a broader initiative aimed at preserving and promoting Qatar's cultural heritage on the global stage. Through this initiative, Qatari culture becomes an elegant guest within Katara Hospitality's luxury properties worldwide, blending authentic traditions with refined hospitality and contemporary artistic expression. The opening day was dedicated to VIPs and official guests, while the second day will be open to the public, allowing a wider audience to engage with Qatari heritage in an immersive cultural setting. The Ministry of Culture explained that the event provides a multisensory experience, featuring rare manuscripts, traditional books, artworks, cultural artifacts, and fragrances. Visitors can also enjoy live folk performances and sample authentic Qatari cuisine, offering a comprehensive view of Qatar's civilizational depth and its successful fusion of heritage and modernity. Speaking at the inauguration, His Excellency Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali, expressed pride in the partnership with Katara Hospitality. This collaboration reflects Qatar's belief that culture is a bridge for dialogue and a window to the world, he said. This initiative embodies a living dialogue between Qatar's deep-rooted heritage and contemporary artistic expression. It is a call for intercultural exchange and a celebration of beauty in all its forms, he added. Al Ali emphasized the Ministry's strong commitment to promoting Qatari culture in international forums, thanking the working teams from both sides for creating a holistic cultural experience that leaves a lasting impression. Meanwhile, CEO of Katara Hospitality, Fahad Abdullah Al Mana, echoed this sentiment, expressing honor to collaborate with the Ministry of Culture to present this unique cultural event in Switzerland. "Hosting it at Burgenstock, one of our most iconic destinations, reflects the premium value Katara Hospitality places on cultural diplomacy." He added that Katara Hospitality sees its role not merely as a provider of luxury accommodation but as a platform for cultural storytelling. "Our mission is to present Qatari culture to the world as it is — authentic, beautiful, and inclusive. This is not about influencing other cultures, but about offering a genuine encounter that touches the senses and enriches the soul." He noted that the initiative plants cultural seeds that will remain in the hearts of visitors long after they leave, ensuring that Qatar's story continues through human connection and shared memory. His Excellency Qatar's Ambassador to Switzerland, Mohammed bin Jaham Al Kuwari, described the event as more than just a cultural showcase. This is a reflection of Qatar's deep commitment to culture as a bridge between peoples and civilizations, His Excellency said. His Excellency the Ambassador emphasized that for Qatar, development is incomplete without cultural prosperity. Culture is the soul of nations and their living memory, he added, highlighting that Doha has become a global hub for intellectual and cultural dialogue, a beacon of creativity and exchange. Al Kuwari stressed that in a world facing growing challenges, culture remains a powerful unifier. "Qatar rejects the logic of conflict and consistently advocates for dialogue and diversity, believing that culture can achieve what politics often cannot." He concluded by reaffirming the Ministry of Culture's dedication to spreading authentic Qatari culture globally and noted the many groundbreaking initiatives the ministry has launched over the past years to fulfill this mission.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Sunday launched the second "My Values Draw My Identity" project for the 2025-2026 academic year, in its revamped format across private schools and kindergartens. This year, the project embarks on a new phase of expansion and development, with new partners joining its ranks to further reinforce its mission. These partners include the Qatar Cancer Society, the Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center (Fanar), the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Analysis and Outreach Hub (Doha), the UNICEF Gulf Area Office, and the UNICEF Representative Office for Yemen, highlighted Dr. Rania Mohammed, Director of Private Schools and Kindergartens Affairs and Acting Director of Private Schools Licensing. Dr. Rania Mohammed added that the project absorbs every effort to protect values and deepen identity. In its belief in the criticality of planning and continuity, MoEHE's Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens Affairs has been committed this year to deliver the five initiatives according to a defined timeline, allowing each initiative to progress along its full trajectory, from planning to execution, to instill values in students' behavior and encourage the active engagement of parents and teachers at every stage. These initiatives are not merely activities, but practical tools to monitor enduring values and promote the national identity, in a manner that embodies the nation's vision to prepare generations conscious of their duties, firmly anchored in their roots, open to the horizons of the future, and equipped to serve the homeland while actively engaging in its renaissance, she pointed out. Dr. Mohammed further emphasized that the project is not merely an initiative, but a covenant for future generations to promote an educational environment that absorbs their values and dreams, enabling the homeland to build citizens grounded in the heritage of their past while actively shaping their future. The project, spearheaded by the department in collaboration with the Tarbeya Center for Tomorrow's Pioneers, has become a guiding beacon, directing steps toward pouring authentic values and the national identity firmly into students' consciousness, she said. Dr. Mohammed noted that the project's outputs were clearly visible in 2024, with participation from all private schools and kindergartens, which presented quintessential models of integrated educational work in coordination with 21 national partners, including ministries and institutions. This, she added, was achieved through multiple initiatives under the project, themed: Heritage and Authenticity (Al-'Iraqa wa Al-Asala), Safe Sailing (Al-Ibhaar Al-Amin), Aseel, Ikhaa', and Nature and Your Soul is a Trust. Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, the project maintained its confidence momentum, extending its reach to 352 private schools and kindergartens, benefiting approximately 240,000 students through lectures and orientation workshops, Dr. Mohammed outlined. She noted that the project witnessed extensive engagement from over 133,000 students in diverse activities, alongside the notable involvement of more than 39,000 parents. A total of 192 activities and events were delivered, encompassing lectures, workshops, challenges, e-games, family and creative activities, competitions, theatrical performances, storytelling, and murals, conducted in both Arabic and English, Dr. Mohammed highlighted. She affirmed that the pedagogical impact of the project was assessed by 523 stakeholders from private schools and kindergartens, with findings confirming that the provided activities were highly appropriate for the targeted age groups and had directly contributed to deepening values and ethical behavior in students, while also motivating parents and teachers to active engagement. Partnership in this national project is a badge of trust and great responsibility. The center was given the opportunity to sit with the MoEHE team at the planning table to consolidate, structure, and implement the project, said Dr. Shawkat Talafha, Executive Director of the "My Values Draw My Identity" Project and Director General of the Tarbeya Center for Tomorrow's Pioneers. He added that the center dedicated its expertise to developing the pedagogical content, along with its skills to measure the values, monitor their impact and performance, in lockstep with a team of experts in the department who wield the educational mission and uphold the motto of Excellence and Development. Dr. Talafha affirmed that these experts were best suited to manage and monitor the project's steps and findings, while also reflecting on field feedback to sharpen work plans, driving both enhancement and excellence, mapping partnerships, and paving the way for anyone seeking to contribute to this noble educational endeavor.

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) has changed its official logo, 20 years after its establishment under Law No 33 of 2005.It joined the umbrella of the governmental visual identity of Qatar after adopting the official emblem of the state in its new corporate identity.This move reflects the well-established and close connection between it and the national identity and further enhances its institutional presence both locally and internationally.