Qatar seen as potential pioneer in spider silk’s biomedical use

Doha, Qatar:The Museum of Islamic Art s (MIA) ongoing Golden Spider Silk exhibition has not only captivated visitors but has also sparked potential...

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) ongoing “Golden Spider Silk” exhibition has not only captivated visitors but has also sparked potential collaborations with Qatar to advance biomedical technologies.

The golden spider silk material, touted as the super material of the future and boasting strength over five times that of steel, has garnered attention for its potential applications in various industries.

During a recent media tour of the exhibit, creators Nicholas Godley and Simon Peers expressed their aspirations for future partnerships, citing Qatar’s progressive stance on biotechnology and medical science.

Godley commended Qatar for its forward-thinking approach, stating: “Qatar is using its resources not for today but for the future.”

He stressed the country’s commitment to sustainability and future-oriented initiatives, making it an ideal partner for pioneering endeavors in biotechnology. “And so if spider silk is a material of the future, it should definitely be done in a country that values the future and is interested in the future.”