 Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture logo |
The Year of Culture will feature a year-long series of events in both countries where each will engage in a variety of cultural programming.
In a press statement, QM chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani said: “QM is proud to kick off the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture by welcoming the Washington Spirit Women's Soccer team to Qatar. Their visit to Doha further affirms the longstanding ties between Qatar and the US, and we look forward to sharing Qatar's rich culture and heritage with our American friends. We are also pleased to unveil the logo for the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, which celebrates the strong relationship between both countries.”
Qatar ambassador to the US, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, said: “The Washington Spirit is not only a team at the top of its game, but an example to girls in Qatar and the US of the explosive potential of empowered women. They have so much to offer both on and off the field, and it is why I wanted to invite them to Qatar as the first Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture educational exchange group.”
“With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar just around the corner, it is an honour to share Qatari cultural heritage and a first look of the exciting projects underway as we prepare to host an unforgettable tournament experience for global soccer fans.”
US embassy chargé d’affaires ambassador Greta C Holtz said: “We are delighted to welcome the Washington Spirit Soccer Team to Doha. This week-long exchange demonstrates the US and Qatar’s commitment to supporting and empowering women in sports. The Year of Culture is an exciting celebration of US and Qatari culture.”
The visiting team has toured Qatar Foundation (QF), interacted with students from one of QF’s schools and the QF girls’ football team, and visited Al Shaqab equine and equestrian centre and Qatar National Library.
Machaille Hassan al-Naimi, president of Community Development, QF, said: “QF is a longstanding supporter of QM’s Years of Culture programme, which has a pivotal and impactful role in building cross-cultural connections and strengthening bonds between Qatar and other nations.
Washington Spirit Owner Steven Baldwin said: “Sports has a way of bringing people together and we are excited to be part of this cultural exchange. We thank the people of Qatar for warmly welcoming our team of fantastic female athletes to share their culture and the progress of the 2022 World Cup preparations with us.”
During the event, the “Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture” logo, created by Sara Ahmed al-Helal was also unveiled. Al-Helal is a third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, a QF partner university, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design.
Now an intern at QM, al-Helal combined elements of Al Wahda Arches with the Statue of Liberty to create a concept that underscores the partnership of the two countries. She was joined by VCUarts Qatar dean Amir Berbic and Graphic Arts chair Astrid Kensinger.
Entertainment was provided by Dana Alfardan. Maias Alyamani and members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, the US Air Force Central Command Band, and Noor Abdelmajeed, a Junior at the American School of Doha.
In a press statement, QM chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani said: “QM is proud to kick off the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture by welcoming the Washington Spirit Women's Soccer team to Qatar. Their visit to Doha further affirms the longstanding ties between Qatar and the US, and we look forward to sharing Qatar's rich culture and heritage with our American friends. We are also pleased to unveil the logo for the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, which celebrates the strong relationship between both countries.”
Players with US Air Force Central Command Band members, Qatari musician Dana Alfardan and other dignitaries
Qatar ambassador to the US, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, said: “The Washington Spirit is not only a team at the top of its game, but an example to girls in Qatar and the US of the explosive potential of empowered women. They have so much to offer both on and off the field, and it is why I wanted to invite them to Qatar as the first Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture educational exchange group.”
“With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar just around the corner, it is an honour to share Qatari cultural heritage and a first look of the exciting projects underway as we prepare to host an unforgettable tournament experience for global soccer fans.”
US embassy chargé d’affaires ambassador Greta C Holtz said: “We are delighted to welcome the Washington Spirit Soccer Team to Doha. This week-long exchange demonstrates the US and Qatar’s commitment to supporting and empowering women in sports. The Year of Culture is an exciting celebration of US and Qatari culture.”
The visiting team has toured Qatar Foundation (QF), interacted with students from one of QF’s schools and the QF girls’ football team, and visited Al Shaqab equine and equestrian centre and Qatar National Library.
Machaille Hassan al-Naimi, president of Community Development, QF, said: “QF is a longstanding supporter of QM’s Years of Culture programme, which has a pivotal and impactful role in building cross-cultural connections and strengthening bonds between Qatar and other nations.
Washington Spirit Owner Steven Baldwin said: “Sports has a way of bringing people together and we are excited to be part of this cultural exchange. We thank the people of Qatar for warmly welcoming our team of fantastic female athletes to share their culture and the progress of the 2022 World Cup preparations with us.”
During the event, the “Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture” logo, created by Sara Ahmed al-Helal was also unveiled. Al-Helal is a third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, a QF partner university, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design.
Now an intern at QM, al-Helal combined elements of Al Wahda Arches with the Statue of Liberty to create a concept that underscores the partnership of the two countries. She was joined by VCUarts Qatar dean Amir Berbic and Graphic Arts chair Astrid Kensinger.
Entertainment was provided by Dana Alfardan. Maias Alyamani and members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, the US Air Force Central Command Band, and Noor Abdelmajeed, a Junior at the American School of Doha.
