HH the Emir Patronizes Inauguration of Museum of Islamic Art Park

Doha, December 15 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani patronized this evening the inaugural ceremony of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs, ministers and a number of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Qatar. At the outset of the ceremony verses from the holy Qur'an were recited. Afterwards Director of the Museum of Islamic Art Ayesha Khalid Khater gave a speech in which she said the opening of the park comes while we will celebrate within a few days our National Day which advents and our country is accomplishing every day further great achievements in the march of progress and development, thanks to the wise leadership of HH the Emir (May Allah save him). She explained that the purpose of this park is to attract the attention of the local audience and visitors through a variety of cultural activities and exhibitions as well as to keep pace with the urban development witnessed by the state, in addition to looking forward to showcasing the artistic works of a group of Arab and international artists to support the artistic movement in Qatar. the MIA Director General noted in this regard, that the most prominent art works displayed at the MIA Park is a 24 metres -high sculpture by international artist Richard Serra, the first work of art of artist Serra to be on display in the Arab region. HH the Emir then attended a concert for Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, held on the occasion.(QNA)