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Qatar Museums (QM) will bring together leading voices from the country’s art, museum, and heritage sectors for the “Evolution Nation Voices” podcast series, from May 16 to 18 at M7, featuring discussions on Qatar’s evolving cultural identity and creative future.The live podcast conversations, taking place at M7’s Creative Hub, will feature representatives from Fire Station, the Museum of Islamic Art and QM’s Cultural Heritage Protection department. According to QM, the series will open on May 16 with “A Decade of Artistic Experimentation and Exchange,” a conversation between Wael Shawky and Mikey Muhanna marking Fire Station’s 10-year milestone. The session will reflect on artistic experimentation, mentorship and institution-building in Qatar, while exploring how Fire Station has supported artists over the past decade.The discussion will also examine the growing role of research-led artistic practice and the significance of international platforms such as Art Basel Qatar for artists working in the Arab region.On May 17, Shaika al-Nassr and Dr Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya will lead a session titled “The Role of Museums in Shaping Cultural Identity.”**media[444820]**QM noted that the conversation will focus on how museums influence the understanding and interpretation of culture through exhibitions, collections and curatorial decisions. It will also provide insight into how the Museum of Islamic Art balances scholarship, storytelling, accessibility and global relevance in its work.The series will conclude on May 18 with “Preserving Heritage in a Rapidly Changing Nation,” featuring Abdullatif Mohammed Al Jasmi. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in heritage protection and policy, Al Jasmi will discuss how institutions determine what heritage should be preserved and the methods used to safeguard it.The session will address topics including legislation, adaptive reuse, international heritage frameworks and emergency planning, highlighting the challenges of sustaining heritage in a rapidly developing environment.The podcast series forms part of Evolution Nation, QM's flagship cultural campaign celebrating major milestones in the country’s cultural development, including the 50th anniversary of the National Museum of Qatar, the 20th anniversary of QM and the 15th anniversary of the Doha Film Institute.Curated by Qatar Creates, the campaign reflects on Qatar’s cultural journey over the past five decades, highlighting the institutions, artists and initiatives that have helped position the country as a regional and global hub for art, culture and creativity.

Snap Inc. has partnered with Qatar Museums (QM) to celebrate the latter's anniversary with immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences.As part of the broader “Evolution Nation” campaign, these activations bring Qatar’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary identity to life through innovative digital storytelling.This initiative launches with immersive AR experiences at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, inviting visitors to engage with Qatar’s cultural story through innovative digital tools.The collaboration debuts with ARchive of Timeless Culture at NMoQ, inviting visitors to explore the museum’s timeline from the historic palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al- Thani to the Jean Nouvel–designed landmark of today.Marking a major milestone for Snap in the region, this initiative introduces the first-ever use of Spectacles, Snap’s next-generation wearable technology that enables users to interact with digital experiences overlaid on the real world. Snapchat’s AR brings hidden stories and milestones to life, creating an immersive experience.VIP guests at the 50th anniversary celebration also enjoyed a hands-free spectacles experience for an exclusive exploration of the museum’s story.Available on Snapchat and Spectacles, “Past” highlights Qatar’s first cultural hub, established in 1906 with the original White Palace.Guided by a glowing astrolabe, visitors saw transformation in 1975 into the old Qatar National Museum, marking key milestones in the nation’s cultural journey."Snapchat has a highly engaged community in Qatar and across the region, and we are proud to collaborate with the NMoQ on an initiative that connects heritage with innovation. Through the power of AR, culture travels, allowing stories to transcend time and space, and bringing history closer to people in new and meaningful ways," said Hussein Freijeh, Vice President of Snap Inc. in Middle East and North Africa."Through this collaboration with Snap, we invite visitors to experience Qatar’s stories in an entirely new way—connecting generations, preserving our cultural milestones, and inspiring curiosity about what comes next," Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Thani, director of NMoQ, said.