As various sectors join hands in the country’s fights against the coronavirus, Qatar Museums (QM) has announced it would cancel some of its initiatives and limit the number of visitors to the museums.
In an e-mail sent to its Culture Pass members yesterday, QM said the move was part of the action it was taking “to safeguard the health of our visitors, Culture Pass members, partners and staff.”
“The measures taken in accordance with directions from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) include the cancellation of the following initiatives until further notice: MIA Bazaar and NMoQ Baraha Bazaar, school visits, workshops, lectures, tours, educational programming, and public events,” it said.
While the museums continue to operate, the libraries have been closed and the number of visitors allowed at any one time has been limited, it added.
“Due to the evolving nature of situation, we will continue to review and revise our plans and processes, and follow guidance from the MoPH. We will keep you updated on further developments,” it said.
Meanwhile, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced that the Katara Beach Volleyball Cup 2020, which began on Monday and concludes today, “will continue its competitions without spectators,” for people’s health and safety and following government procedures.
Volleyball fans, however, can still watch livestream of the games as well as get updated via Katara’s social media platforms.
Organized by the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) in cooperation with Katara, the sports event has seen the participation of some of the best volleyball teams from 28 countries which also include Qatar’s very own team.