EP15 - The Power of Culture: Sheikha Amna Al Thani

In this episode, Her Excellency is joined by Sheikha Amna bint Abdulaziz Al Thani.

Sheikha Amna Al Thani is the Chief of Museum and Heritage Development at Qatar Museums. She was educated at Carnegie Mellon University and London School of Economics. She leads the museums from macro-level project planning to in-depth operational and strategic planning. She headed the steering committee and the community workshops that culminated in the development of the National Museum of Qatar.

She reflects on her time working at Qatar museums for over ten years, and insights into her efforts to open the National Museums in 2019.


The Power of Culture podcast explores the modern cultural development of Qatar. Through Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa's conversations with leading figures in arts and culture, both local and international, and her personal commentaries on the nation's cultural landscape, the podcast explores Qatar's position as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, design, architecture, and other creative industries.