Board of Trustees
H.E Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani
Chairperson
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Chairperson, Qatar Museums Authority Board of Trustees
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani has played a pioneering role in the fields of culture, education and outreach, spearheading and supporting various local and international organisations. Her ambition as a leader and her committed to bringing about world dialogue through a multitude of platforms have been widely felt, earning her recognition as a global peacemaker and humanitarian.
In her home country of Qatar she is recognised as the youthful driving force behind the Qatar Museums Authority. Her vision for creating a country rich in arts and culture is coming to fruition with the unveiling of the Museum of Islamic Art. This flagship project under the umbrella of the QMA embodies her broader vision to bridge between past and present, East and West.
With a passion for fostering intercultural relations and giving voice to people from all walks of life, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa has envisioned the Museum to be a platform for discussion, sharing and education.
Community involvement and engagement is the cornerstone by which the Museum of Islamic Art was founded. Holding a strong belief that healthy and vibrant communities are based on interaction and participation, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa envisioned the Museum to be a welcoming and open place.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa attended both primary and secondary school in Doha, and received a double major Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Literature from Duke University in the United States.
Her rich and positive experiences as a student, where she was active in various student committees, groups and associations, gave her the opportunity to cultivate her leadership skills and recognise the importance of life-long learning.
In addition to her cultural initiatives, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa also holds the position of Chairperson for Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), a philanthropic Non-Governmental Organisation.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani has played a pioneering role in the fields of culture, education and outreach, spearheading and supporting various local and international organisations. Her ambition as a leader and her committed to bringing about world dialogue through a multitude of platforms have been widely felt, earning her recognition as a global peacemaker and humanitarian.
In her home country of Qatar she is recognised as the youthful driving force behind the Qatar Museums Authority. Her vision for creating a country rich in arts and culture is coming to fruition with the unveiling of the Museum of Islamic Art. This flagship project under the umbrella of the QMA embodies her broader vision to bridge between past and present, East and West.
With a passion for fostering intercultural relations and giving voice to people from all walks of life, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa has envisioned the Museum to be a platform for discussion, sharing and education.
Community involvement and engagement is the cornerstone by which the Museum of Islamic Art was founded. Holding a strong belief that healthy and vibrant communities are based on interaction and participation, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa envisioned the Museum to be a welcoming and open place.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa attended both primary and secondary school in Doha, and received a double major Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Literature from Duke University in the United States.
Her rich and positive experiences as a student, where she was active in various student committees, groups and associations, gave her the opportunity to cultivate her leadership skills and recognise the importance of life-long learning.
In addition to her cultural initiatives, H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa also holds the position of Chairperson for Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), a philanthropic Non-Governmental Organisation.