Qatar Museums has entered into a MoU with Qatar Cinemas Co. aiming to revitalise the historic Gulf Cinema Complex

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Museums and Qatar Cinemas Co. seeks to revitalize the ancient Gulf Cinema Complex, which was formerly a thriving cultural center that both residents and visitors from abroad frequented. The complex, which first opened to the public as Doha's first movie theater in 1972, is hoping to revitalize itself through this arrangement. 

This Memorandum of Understanding will further the ancient complex's preservation and restoration efforts, aiming to bring back its former splendor while incorporating modern innovations and technology. The effort seeks to preserve the essential elements of the original heritage building, enabling modern use without compromising its historical significance. The redeveloped facility will include a cutting-edge Cinematique Museum, the first of its type in Qatar, in addition to renovating the movie theater. In addition to studio spaces, there will be a grand theater, a media/film library, food and beverage locations, and more at this museum.

The Doha Film Institute will play a crucial part in bringing this idea to life by providing programming and experience to guarantee the project's success. Qatar Museums will supervise the exhibition of its exclusive film collections in the interim, guaranteeing the genuine adaptive reuse of the complex.

The MoU intends to revitalize the complex that was once a cornerstone of local cinema culture and restore its former splendor. It also reflects QM's commitment to resurrecting the powerful role of cultural institutions. This project is also a big step toward QM's mission to preserve Qatar's rich cultural legacy while also making the necessary adjustments to meet the demands of the contemporary media and entertainment industry.