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Qatar Launches Fourth Edition of ‘Seminar Season’ for Intellectual Dialogue

Qatar’s Minister of Culture, H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, inaugurated the fourth edition of ‘Seminar Season’ on Monday. This event reinforces the country’s commitment to fostering cultural and intellectual discussions. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Qatar University and the Arab Center for Studies, serves as a platform for engaging dialogue on key cultural and societal issues.

The opening ceremony saw the attendance of distinguished dignitaries, including Sheikhs, ambassadors, senior officials, and intellectuals. Running until February 25, the event will convene leading experts, academics, and cultural thinkers from Qatar and beyond. They will explore contemporary challenges in civilization, social change, and other intellectual subjects.

Jassim Salman, the General Supervisor of Seminar Season, emphasized that the event has evolved into a key forum for deep discussions on modern cultural and social topics. He highlighted that the Ministry of Culture has curated a diverse and enriching program. This program aims at fostering dialogue and idea exchange within the Qatari and Arab cultural landscape.

The initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening cultural partnerships with various community stakeholders. It also encourages cultural activities and bridges connections between intellectual elites and the general public. Additionally, the Ministry aims to expand its global cultural influence by collaborating with leading research and cultural institutions worldwide. This strategy enhances Qatar’s academic and intellectual presence on an international scale. It facilitates broader discussions and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

By promoting open and scholarly discourse, ‘Seminar Season’ continues to play a pivotal role in shaping cultural narratives. It also fosters intellectual exchange within and beyond Qatar.

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