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.
The magic of the oud returns to Katara in January 2025, as the highly anticipated 4th edition of the #Katara_Oud_Festival is set to take center stage. Music enthusiasts are invited to embark on an extraordinary journey through the enchanting world of oud melodies, performed by some of the most renowned artists from around the globe.
Master the art of oud with Mr. Riyad Boualam and other certified instructors at the Oud Center, Katara!We offer specialized training courses and workshops for both beginners and advanced students, taught by expert instructors from Qatar and around the world.📍 Join us at Building 6, Katara Cultural Village.We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨
During November Nights, the audience enjoyed a mezmerising oud performance. Magical moments that bring us together through culture and music.We can’t wait to welcome you to more upcoming events! #KATARAOUDCENTER #KATARACULTURALVILAGE #KATARA
The Katara Oud Center, dedicated to fostering the professional development of oud art and regional music, has formalized a collaboration with Istanbul Technical University to enhance its educational offerings to an academic standard. The agreement, signed by the Chairman of the Katara Oud Centerand General Manager of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, along with the
In honor of Qatar National Day ,Oud Center Katara is preparing for a vibrant celebration on the 18th of December. As part of the festivities, the center will host live oud music performances, reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage. Guests can enjoy an evening of traditional Qatari music, with local oud musicians bringing the sounds