Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture Logo Unveiled

Doha, December 17 (QNA) - Qatar Museums and the Embassy of the United States of America in the country unveiled the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture Logo on the sidelines of the first activities of the Cultural Year, which is the friendly match that brought together the Washington Spirit women's soccer team and the Qatar National Women's Football Team that was held on one of the stadiums designated for training for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The visit of the Washington Spirit women's soccer team, organized by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the United States of America in cooperation with Qatar Museums and the Embassy of the United States of America to the Qatar, and sponsored by Qatar Airways and ExxonMobil Qatar, is part of the cultural exchange that precedes the "Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture Logo", which reflects a long history of partnership and cultural participation between Qatar and the United States. HE Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani said on this occasion: "So excited to share the logo for the #QatarUSA2021 Year of Culture, which celebrates the strong relationship between both countries". Her Excellency added: "Looking forward to a year full of amazing events and partnerships between our nations. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming cultural events, ideas, competitions and much more!" For his part, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al-Thani, during a speech via video conference technology ahead of the friendly match yesterday, said that the Washington Spirit team is an example for girls in Qatar. The United States recognized the capabilities of women in various fields, and for this they were invited to Qatar as the first educational exchange group for the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture Logo with the approaching date of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. For her part, the Charge d'Affairs of the United States of America to the State of Qatar Greta C. Holtz said that the visit of the Washington Spirit football team to Doha for a week and at the beginning of the cultural exchange demonstrates the commitment of the United States and Qatar to support and empower women in the field of sports, stressing that the cultural year is an interesting celebration of both cultures. Holtz expressed her aspiration for the wonderful events that will highlight shared values, and enhance cultural appreciation, understanding and the critical strategic partnership between the two countries.