Qatar’s iconic new Museum of Islamic Art, the flagship project of the Qatar Museums Authority, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Center Authority (QFCA).

Under the agreement QFCA becomes the museum’s strategic financial partner for a three-year period from January 1.

The partnership, which lasts until December 31, 2011, enables the QFCA and its staff to benefit from the Museum’s state-of-the-art hospitality, education and learning facilities.

The agreement also includes hosting corporate and social events on Museum premises, private tours of the Museum galleries, involvement with educational workshops at the Museum, linkage between QFCA and Museum of Islamic Art publications, websites and other materials, and sponsorship of future exhibitions.

“The Qatar Financial Center Authority has earned a reputation for establishing global standards, promoting Qatar to an international audience and being a world leader in its sector – three qualities the QFC Authority shares with the Museum of Islamic Art,” stated QMA chief executive officer Abdullah Al-Najjar.
 
The world’s largest dedicated Islamic art museum, the 45,000-sqm, five storey Museum of Islamic Art will opens its door to the public for the first time on December 1.

“The QFC Authority is privileged to be the Museum’s strategic financial partner and will contribute enthusiastically and materially to its activities, the development of its reputation internationally and its use as a part of Doha’s community,” added Stuart Pearce, CEO and director general of the QFC Authority.-TradeArabia News Service