Open Journal of Social Sciences

Volume 9, Issue 3 (March 2021)

ISSN Print: 2327-5952   ISSN Online: 2327-5960

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Socio-Economic Development, Globalization and the Need for Heritage Policy in Qatar: Case Study

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DOI: 10.4236/jss.2021.93028    628 Downloads   3,573 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

Qatar, has a rich history and seen many changes in a small amount of time, investigating its heritage. Although a young state established in 1868 Qatar’s key sectors is trying to create their own policy strategies. Major issues concern cultural heritage, sporting, education and natural resources. In present paper it is argued Qatar’s Benefit by recentralising focus on to heritage policies. Issue of Qatar’s heritage policy regarding safeguarding of cultural Heritage is deemed important. We place Qatar’s need to reserve cultural heritage as one of great concern worldwide that remains a critical duty. The UNESCO upholds heritage protection as a universal issue and here we focus on two closely connected factors, social change, and globalizations; a change as a result of a large economic development, which the country is witnessing from the rapid acceleration in development and social changes. The impact of economic growth and globalization on the Qatari heritage is inevitable. Following UNESCO policies in practice we are proposing a new model for Qatar’s heritage policies, with example topics to be covered refer to activities, education, policies, preservation. A critical discussion on the social, economic, external factor is made. Emphasis is given to the sustainability in cultural heritage, the cohesion and well-being, the ecosystem supporting artists, cultural and creative professionals and Arabian content, the gender equality, the international cultural relation, with the culture as a driver for sustainable development. The proposed integrated heritage model for Qatar is considered valuable in maintaining its heritage, while also adapting to future challenges and enhance regional and international cooperation and peace.

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Al-Hammadi, M. and Alkaabi, I. (2021) Socio-Economic Development, Globalization and the Need for Heritage Policy in Qatar: Case Study. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 9, 435-456. doi: 10.4236/jss.2021.93028.

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