Katara Oud Center
With the beginning of the Katara Oud Festival in 2017 in the cultural village (Katara),then His Excellency Dr. Khaled bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, the Director General of Katara announced the launching of the idea of establishing a specialized center for this ancient Eastern machine. And indeed a building equipped with all the architectural and technical capabilities was dedicated to embracing this center , so that it can be an integrated platform for incubating talents, developing capabilities, supporting ideas and projects, and caring for its industry.
In 2019, the Cultural village (Katara) announced the name of the Executive Director of this center, which is Professor Muhammad Abdullah Al Marzouqi, a Qatari musician who also has a long-standing experience in the musical and administrative affairs, to form his team and present the vision, projects and ideas that will achieve the desired goal of the establishment of an integrated cultural center. In the fourth edition of the Katara Oud Festival, we are pleased to open this center to be a source of artistic and cultural radiation serving Qatar, the region, and even the world, in the field of supporting and developing the oud machine.
VISION
MISSION
OUR GOALS- visional
VISION
➢ We are devoted to promote and develop Qatar as a distinctive global location and leader for the Oud instrument and celebrate our traditional music by approaching harmonious plans of continuity, innovations and change.
➢ We aim to Inspire and foster Katara Cultural Village as a sustainable and positive force that enriches the national vision and support the objective of developing Katara into a premiere destination of arts and a hub for unique multi-cultural activities.
➢ We are determined to be the leading reference point for Oud arts and Traditional Music in the region and the entire world.
MISSION
➢ Promote the general knowledge of the instrument and traditional music in the community
➢ Demonstrate the Integrative attributes of Oud and traditional music by promoting the Oud Instrument as a globally shared unique cultural asset.
➢ Embrace the Oud Instrument as an identical cultural heritage and concentrate on maintaining sustainable environments for its best preservation
➢ To support Learning and Sharing the knowledge and excellence of traditional music
➢ To foster the expression of a national identity and consciousness by means of the instrument and music
➢ Be one of a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal and encourage research and development
➢ Enhance heritage status of Oud and traditional music through tourism and education initiatives.
OUR GOALS- visional
➢ Make Qatar a globally recognized leader and key contributor in Oud arts and related business.
➢ Establish Qatar as the most extensive and loaded hub for traditional music documentation archive.
➢ Create viable business segments for Educative Services; Cultural Archive; Performance; Skill Development; Traditional Music. (Short Term) Short Term
➢ Create viable business segments for Educative Services ; Cultural Archive ; Performance ; Skill Development ; Traditional Music. (Short Term)
➢ Establish well connected network among professionals and academicians.
Our Commitment To Delivering Top Quality Training To All Our Students 
We Have Installed Top Of The Range Facilities In All Our School Campus.
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Katara Oud Center. Here, we take great pride in our commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage, with the oud as a central focus of our endeavors.
The oud is not merely an instrument; it embodies the essence of our artistic legacy and communal identity. Its melodies resonate with the stories of our ancestors, weaving a tapestry that blends tradition with modernity. At the Katara Oud Center, we aim to create a vibrant space where individuals can come together to appreciate the beauty and depth of this remarkable instrument.
Our center serves as a dynamic gathering place for all who share a passion for music and culture. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages exploration, learning, and artistic expression, reflecting both our rich heritage and contemporary influences. Through your engagement with the oud, we hope you will discover not only its enchanting sounds but also the connections it fosters among people across generations.
I am proud to highlight the significance of the Katara Oud Center. At Katara, we recognize the importance of preserving and promoting our cultural heritage, and the oud is a vital part of this heritage. Through the Oud Center, we offer a unique opportunity to learn and appreciate the beauty of this remarkable instrument. The Oud Center aligns with our broader strategy of promoting cultural diversity and creating a platform for artistic expression. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers and are dedicated to ensuring that the Katara Oud Center remains a vibrant and integral part of our cultural community for years to come.
Inside the Oud Centre
Building 6 of the cultural village was chosen to be an Oud center and consists of:
- Music Retail Shop
- Library
- Sound Studio
- Oud Manufacturing Atelier
- Rehearsal Rooms
- Musical cultural salon
Community
Development Programs
- Oud Manufacturing Workshops for Amateurs and Professionals
- Lectures and Seminars
- Oud performance courses for Amateur & Professionals
- Certificated Courses on Oud Manufacturing and Performance (Long term plan)
Entertainment
Programs
- Music documentaries and biography films
- Music Events and Katara Oud Festival
- Family Workshops on Oud Manufacturing
Research &
Development Programs
- In House Recording for Local and International Talents
- Oud Manufacturing Atelier for excellence on Oud Instrument
Developing Talents
- We will maintain support for emerging talents and creative practitioners.
- We will provide more opportunities for audience to regularly participate and improve their skills and talents, thereto broadening horizons and career growth.
- We will promote the engagement of our audience in music and manufacturing to wider business sector and art companies to create chance for them to apply their skills and support their career progression.
- We will help children and families to improve their engagement with cultural and creative development hence engagement with heritage.
Custodianship
- We will deliver a qualified library services for local, regional and global communities and manage the assets in our care, ensuring the added value and increase access.
- We will improve the service with local and international contractors seeking new opportunities to expand our offer.
Partnership
Catergories:
Hertiage Partnerships
Art Network and Partnerships
Wellbeing and health Partnerships
Cultural Partnerships
Hertiage Partnerships
with local and regional associations, institutions and academies.
Art Network and Partnerships
with Local and International institutions, music studios and art associations
Wellbeing and health Partnerships
with health professionals where music and arts makes difference in healing.
Cultural Partnerships
with businesses, practitioners, artists and education providers to invest in improvement of Oud Centre as a primary cultural visit destination.