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07 December 2024

The International Media Office launches the Mediation Exhibition Pathway to Peace in Doha, Showcasing Qatar’s History in Mediation

DOHA, QATAR, 7 DECEMBER 2024: The Pathway to Peace mediation exhibition opened today at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Curated by the International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar, the exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through Qatar’s history as a mediator, exploring its critical role in facilitating negotiations and promoting international peace and security. The exhibition aims to draw a wide audience, with hopes to inspire young people to pursue a career in diplomacy to form the next generation of mediators and peacebuilders. 

Opening on the sidelines of the 2024 Doha Forum, the exhibition highlights why mediation remains a key pillar of Qatar's foreign policy. The exhibition's location at Qatar's iconic Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel carries special significance as the location for many high-stakes mediation efforts in the past.  

Speaking on the opening, Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al Thani, Director of the IMO, stated: 

“Pathway to Peace tells the story of Qatar’s history of mediation and our commitment to international security and stability. The exhibition aims to demonstrate the positive impact of mediation in regions around the world, and how innocent lives can be saved when conflicts are resolved through negotiation and dialogue. We hope that by exploring the exhibition, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of this vital diplomatic process and that it will inspire the next generation of mediators as young people learn more about the power of diplomatic engagement.”

Visitors to the Pathway to Peace exhibition will learn more about why Qatar mediates, the conditions required for effective dialogue, and how innocent civilians around the world have benefitted from these efforts. The exhibition includes: 

  • Why does Qatar mediate? – Statements from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani discussing the importance of mediation, and why it is a key pillar of Qatar’s foreign policy.   
  • Mediation Footprint: In Pursuit of Peace, Stability, and Global Prosperity – A map illustrating Qatar’s mediation successes.
  • Mediation in Practice: Navigating Global Conflict – A timeline of Qatar’s peacebuilding efforts since the 1960s. 
  • Mediation in Practice: Examples from the Field – In-depth analysis of four recent initiatives, including the landmark US-Taliban peace agreement and humanitarian achievements in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
  • Voices of Hope: Human Stories of Conflict and Mediation – Interviews with leaders and diplomats involved in mediation and the civilians who have benefitted from these efforts. 
  • The Art of the Mediator – An interactive simulation where visitors can try their hand at mediating a fictional land dispute. 

The exhibition includes comments from speeches, panel discussions and interviews over the years with Qatari leaders and diplomats who have spearheaded peacebuilding efforts, including His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, His Excellency the Minister of State Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Former Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Dr Mutlaq bin Majid Al Qahtani, and Her Excellency the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani.

Pathway to Peace was curated by the IMO with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Qatar Museums, Qatar Television and international media organisations. 

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