Doha: The tenth Qatar-UK Festival 2025 kicked off Wednesday at the National Museum of Qatar (NMQ), with its programme set to run from Dec. 2 to 12, 2025, across multiple venues nationwide. The festival was attended by HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani; CEO of Qatar Museums (QM), Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi; and HE Director of NMQ, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al-Thani, alongside a variety of officials.

According to Qatar News Agency, the event was announced by British Council in Qatar in collaboration with QM, the British Embassy Doha, and the UK Department for Business and Trade. This iteration comes as a tribute to the cultural collaboration between Qatar and the UK, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of QM’s founding. A significant highlight of the festival’s opening was the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) patronized by HE Sheikha Al Mayassa. This MoU aims to enhance cooperation in creative industries and expand cultural exchange between the two nations.

The festival’s program includes a range of events that emphasize the interconnectedness of culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship in supporting young talent and promoting sustained growth. It also aims to deepen human bonds among peoples. The event hosts a forum for creative industries, bringing together cultural leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from both countries. Additionally, the festival features a fashion show focused on sustainability, heritage, fashion, and sport, while celebrating emerging talent in Qatar’s fashion industry.