An english web site is avaialbe at http://www.nccah.com/english.asp
for the National Council for Cultural Arts and Heritage, more specifically one of their departments i can't seem to find - perhaps being constructed....... or TIQ they forgot about it - the main museum on the corniche is now open though after a 3 year closure for ?????? i was told 6 month rennovation...
Established in 2005 in Doha city, Qatar Museums Authority is a corporate body with a separate state budget. It aims to upgrade the museums and archeology sector as well as archeological excavation projects. This includes managing, supervising and developing them; and compiling, recording and protecting the archeological remains and preparing them for public use and preserving the archeological discoveries and the acquisitions of museums.
The authority is in charge with the following tasks:
1- Drawing out the general policy of museums and archeology organizations and supervising the implementation thereof.
2- Endorsing the development, upgrading, restoration and maintenance of museums and their acquisitions.
3- Outlining the bases for accrediting the museums and their work systems.
4- Establishing the museums.
5- Drawing out and endorsing the scientific systems and bases of archeological excavations; compiling, recording and preserving the archeological remains and the acquisitions of the museums throughout the phases of recording, transporting, storing, displaying or using them.
6-Coordinating between the museums and concerned establishments.
7- Discharging the duties related to archeology affairs.
8- Participating in the related regional and international exhibitions and conferences.
9- Proposing law bills and regulations dealing with the museums and archeology and giving specialized counsel in the matters relating to them.
The authority is in charge of all the museums that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Museums and Archeology at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage, besides any museum accredited or established by a decision from the council of trustees.
An english web site is avaialbe at
http://www.nccah.com/english.asp
for the National Council for Cultural Arts and Heritage, more specifically one of their departments i can't seem to find - perhaps being constructed....... or TIQ they forgot about it - the main museum on the corniche is now open though after a 3 year closure for ?????? i was told 6 month rennovation...
TEXT from www.mofa.gov.qa
Established in 2005 in Doha city, Qatar Museums Authority is a corporate body with a separate state budget. It aims to upgrade the museums and archeology sector as well as archeological excavation projects. This includes managing, supervising and developing them; and compiling, recording and protecting the archeological remains and preparing them for public use and preserving the archeological discoveries and the acquisitions of museums.
The authority is in charge with the following tasks:
1- Drawing out the general policy of museums and archeology organizations and supervising the implementation thereof.
2- Endorsing the development, upgrading, restoration and maintenance of museums and their acquisitions.
3- Outlining the bases for accrediting the museums and their work systems.
4- Establishing the museums.
5- Drawing out and endorsing the scientific systems and bases of archeological excavations; compiling, recording and preserving the archeological remains and the acquisitions of the museums throughout the phases of recording, transporting, storing, displaying or using them.
6-Coordinating between the museums and concerned establishments.
7- Discharging the duties related to archeology affairs.
8- Participating in the related regional and international exhibitions and conferences.
9- Proposing law bills and regulations dealing with the museums and archeology and giving specialized counsel in the matters relating to them.
The authority is in charge of all the museums that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Museums and Archeology at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage, besides any museum accredited or established by a decision from the council of trustees.