Name: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
Uploaded: 2012-02-08T16:28:15Z
Duration: 10 min 36 s
Description: Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says: "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."

Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says: "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."

Globalizing the local, localizing the global

Maintaining a local identity while engaging globally is essential for vibrant societies. In Qatar, women lead cultural institutions and foster artistic voices, shaping a modern Arab narrative from within. With 60 percent of the region's population under 30, young people are redefining culture by balancing global influence with deep-rooted heritage. Art, film, and new museums drive dialogue, personal expression, and a sense of belonging.