His Excellency Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani, Cultural Affairs Advisor at Qatar Foundation and founder of key cultural institutions in Qatar, welcomed the team members of Athirat: Journal of Ancient Arabia (@athirat.journal) alongside representatives from Brill (@degruyter_brill) at his office in the Qatar Art Center.
The meeting highlighted His Excellency’s ongoing commitment to fostering academic and cultural dialogue, particularly in the fields of archaeology, ancient history, and Arab heritage. As a dedicated patron of research and the arts, Sheikh Hassan expressed his appreciation for the scholarly contributions of Athirat and Brill, whose work plays a vital role in documenting and disseminating knowledge about the ancient civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula.
This visit reflects Sheikh Hassan’s vision of positioning Qatar as a hub for cultural and academic excellence, where research, heritage, and artistic expression come together to enrich both local and global understanding.
