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We’re honoured to introduce the Jury of the Teen Art Awards Qatar 2025.
These esteemed artists, curators, educators, and cultural leaders are helping us recognise originality, vision, and courage in young creators across the globe.

Our jurors bring care, vision, and expertise to the heart of the Teen Art Awards.
They’re not just selecting winners — they’re creating space for young voices to be seen and heard.

We’re deeply grateful for their time, insight, and belief in the power of youth creativity.
Meet
the Jury
Shaping the Future of Art Through Youth
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
Qatari cultural leader and education visionary, Chairman of Media City Qatar and Founder of Al Markhiya Gallery and East Wing — advancing art, heritage, and knowledge through national and international platforms.
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
Qatari cultural leader and education visionary, Chairman of Media City Qatar and Founder of Al Markhiya Gallery and East Wing — advancing art, heritage, and knowledge through national and international platforms.
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
MEDIA CITY QATAR. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR
Qatari cultural leader and education visionary, Chairman of Media City Qatar and Founder of Al Markhiya Gallery and East Wing — advancing art, heritage, and knowledge through national and international platforms.
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
H.E. Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani
A leading figure in education, culture, and public policy, Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani serves as Chairman of Media City Qatar and Advisor to the Amiri Diwan. He is Chair of the Executive Board and Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents at Qatar University, Vice Chair and Managing Director at Qatar Leadership Centre, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.

He is the founder of Al Markhiya Gallery — Qatar’s first gallery dedicated to Arab art — and East Wing, a global platform for contemporary photography. He also chairs the Lusail Museum Advisory Committee, supporting Qatar Museums’ cultural initiatives.

Internationally, he serves on the boards of Georgetown University, the Baker Institute for Public Policy (as a Life Member), and the International Advisory Council of the American University of Beirut. A former Vice President of Education at Qatar Foundation and founding President of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, he led the creation of the Qatar National Library and chaired the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE).

His commitment to education, arts, and cultural exchange continues to shape spaces where tradition meets innovation and young voices thrive.
CHAIRMAN. MEDIA CITY QATAR. FOUNDER. AL MARKHIYA GALLERY & EAST WING | QATAR