QM, Russia’s State Hermitage Museum sign agreement

Doha: Qatar Museums signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of Russia’s most renowned museums, the State Hermitage Museum, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2021).

The MoU outlines the collaboration between both entities on numerous initiatives, including exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, and lectures to foster education, increase access to knowledge, and facilitate research. Both entities will also share museum best practices to benefit from education, professional development, and mutual cooperation. Speaking at the signing ceremony in St. Petersburg, Ahmad Musa Al Namla, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Museums, said: “Qatar Museums looks forward to what promises to be a fruitful partnership with the State Hermitage Museum. The initiatives outlined in the MoU will go a long way to further nurturing the cultural landscape in both countries and providing citizens and residents with a culturally enriching experience in which they can expand their knowledge about the respective cultures and traditions.”