2010 Arab Capital of Culture

Doha, Qatar was chosen as the 2010 Arab Capital of Culture, an initiative of UNESCO's Cultural Capitals Program to promote Arab culture and encourage cooperation in the Arab world. The Qatari government prepared for the festival in different ways, including building an $82 million cultural village.

Footnotes

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Oakley, Louise (26 August 2009), Qatar's riches, arabianbusiness.com, archived from the original on July 21, 2012

"Minister hails Syria's role in Doha festival". Gulf Times. 6 August 2010. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
Hussein, Ourouba (10 August 2010). "Calligraphy expo opens". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
"Christie's to showcase Middle East art in Doha". The Peninsula. 21 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
Hussein, Ourouba (27 August 2010). "Scholars call for setting up of cultural award". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
Hussein, Ourouba (29 August 2010). "Tribute is paid to 'nation of a million martyrs' in event marking Ramadan". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
Townson, Peter (16 August 2010). "Islamic art museum draws 400,000 visitors since opening". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 17 November 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.

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