Katara launched a variety of Arabic calligraphy activities as part of its annual programme on Sunday

As part of its yearly schedule, which also includes a number of training courses, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and creative forums, the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara debuted a range of Arabic calligraphy activities on Sunday. The activities, according to Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara, seek to promote Arabic and Islamic calligraphy arts in Qatar and throughout the world as one of the most important aspects of Arab and Islamic identity.

He continued by saying that Katara will strengthen its position as a centre for Arabic calligraphy, promote the art form among youth, and draw measures aimed at its preservation and protection. In an effort to promote this art's cultural, civilizational, and aesthetic meanings globally, especially after it was added to the list of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), Katara launched long-term work programmes that included training courses, practical workshops, forums, art exhibitions, specialised studies, and media publications, according to Al Sulaiti.

According to the creative levels and the targeted audiences, Al Sulaiti stated that Katara's yearly programme would also feature a variety of hands-on workshops and training courses on various types and styles of Arabic calligraphy. Those who successfully finish the classes will receive diplomas that will allow them to work as specialists in Arabic calligraphy.

According to Al Sulaiti, Katara will host exhibits of Arabic calligraphy where a panel of judges will review and evaluate a few of the competitors' works.