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News

Enjoy exclusive after-hours tour of National Museum of Qatar – a priceless experience courtesy of Mastercard

See how the unique story of Qatar and its people is brought to life with expert local artist Ahmed Nooh as your guide. Discover the beauty of the National Museum…

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Culture

Winner of Dugong Mascot Design Competition announced

Gaylord “Choy” Salonga, a graphic designer from the Philippines, has been named as the winner of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)’s Dugong Mascot Design competition. With over 40 different…

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Photos

Qatar National Museum shaping up

Architect Jean Nouvel has designed the complex to reflect the natural phenomenon of the desert rose, with expanses of interlocking discs.

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News

Abuses alleged at under-construction National Museum, Doha Festival City

The men worked for a labor supply company and said they were provided substandard housing and paid QR800 a month, plus an additional QR200 for food.

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Culture
Life

Ashghal upgrades roads around Qatar National Museum ahead of 2016 launch

Under the QR79 million redevelopment project, which is part of Ashghal's local roads and drainage program, the surrounding roads were widened from one lane to two lanes in each direction and new entrances and exits to the museum have been created.

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Culture

Qatar’s National Museum eyeing 2016 opening

Construction on the development was expected to be completed by the end of this year. Installation of artworks will begin next year, a Qatar Museums spokesperson said.

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Culture
News

Qatar buys ‘Card Players’ for $250mn, paying highest price ever for a work of art

In a move that has upended the modern art market, Qatar has shelled out $250 million for Cezanne’s The Card Players – more than double the price that has ever been paid…

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