Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani & Intajat: A New Blueprint for Art, Identity, and Enterprise in Qatar
DOHA | June 2025 –
In a city defined by ambition and architectural grandeur, something more intimate — yet no less transformative — is unfolding. At the intersection of art, commerce, and identity, Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdulla Al-Thani is laying the foundation for a cultural future that is both inclusive and intentional.
His latest project, Intajat, launched at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha, is not simply a platform — it is a framework for how artists in Qatar, and across the region, can sustain their practice, reach new audiences, and participate in a creative economy that rewards both innovation and authenticity.
“Artists deserve more than admiration — they deserve infrastructure,” says Sheikh Khalifa.
“Intajat exists to create that infrastructure, to make creativity sustainable. In doing so, we’re contributing to the broader vision of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who has long championed the economic empowerment of artists and creatives in Qatar and beyond.”
At its core, Intajat is a business-minded cultural ecosystem — built with the understanding that artistic talent alone is not enough. Artists need digital tools, financial pathways, and access to collectors and collaborators who recognize the value of their work. This initiative is Sheikh Khalifa’s response to that need — and a statement about the future he envisions for Qatar’s creative sector.
Already home to more than 25 curated artists, Intajat reflects a diverse mosaic of identities — including creators from Egypt, Korea, Russia, and Serbia, among others. While their styles are varied, a powerful current runs through the platform: an emphasis on abstract art and conceptual practice. These are not hobbyists — but seasoned, professional voices who are redefining what “premium art” means in the Gulf today.
The initiative also bridges a critical gap: accessibility. For the first time, collectors from within Qatar — and across the Gulf — have a seamless way to commission work, support artists, and transact securely. Whether Qatari patrons commissioning bespoke paintings, or international institutions seeking GCC-based talent, Intajat acts as a cultural-financial interface.
This fusion of art and enterprise is not new for Sheikh Khalifa. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, his early career in film — with award-winning projects like Border — marked him as a creative with international vision. His later collaborations with Qatar Museums and Doha Film Institute deepened his interest in storytelling and cultural preservation. But Intajat is something more foundational — a long-term commitment to shaping not just art, but the conditions in which it can flourish.
More than a platform, Intajat is a message to Qatar and the world:
That creativity is a national asset.
That global dialogue begins with local voices.
That culture, when given structure, can move markets.
As a publication that values leadership in both creativity and enterprise, Buzz Magazine celebrates Sheikh Khalifa not just as a visionary artist, but as a strategist for the next generation — someone who sees in every brushstroke, every commission, a step toward a more inclusive and economically viable creative future