Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village stands as Qatar’s premier cultural and public diplomacy hub, embodying the nation’s commitment to intercultural dialogue and global cooperation. As a world-class center for artistic and intellectual exchange, Katara serves as a beacon of cultural unity, fostering meaningful interactions between diverse cultures, Secretary-General of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPD-Net) and CEO of Katara Center for Public Diplomacy, Maryam Majid Al Saad, has said.
In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, Al Saad noted that in an increasingly interconnected world, public diplomacy has emerged as a powerful tool for fostering mutual understanding and bridging cultural divides, and at the forefront of this effort stands Katara, Qatar’s premier hub for artistic and intellectual exchange.
“Katara serves as the ‘World’s Meeting Point for Public Diplomacy,’ where artistic traditions, historical narratives, and creative minds converge. This unique platform fosters meaningful interactions between diverse cultures, ensuring that culture remains a universal language transcending borders. Through festivals, exhibitions, and artistic initiatives, Katara unites individuals through shared creative expression, embodying Qatar’s commitment to intercultural dialogue and global cooperation, she noted.