World Heritage Youth Forum Qatar 2014
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WORLD HERITAGE YOUTH FORUM QATAR 2014 Cultural Heritage of Qatar: Management, Preservation, Sustainability and Impact on Local Communities Al Zubarah and Doha, 04-15 June 2014 In conjunction with the 38th Session of the World Heritage Committee OBJECTIVES Understanding the 1972 Convention and the challenges of its implementation Raising awareness among participants of cultural heritage in their countries Explaining the role of public archaeology and local communities in heritage management Providing young people with skills related to preservation and conservation Explaining to young people how the World Heritage Committee works PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME Tuesday, 03-04 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Morning and afternoon arrivals of participants in Doha: welcome at the dedicated UNESCO desk at the airport Transfer and check-in at Sharq Village and Spa Hotel 12:00 Lunch Registration 19:00 Dinner Wednesday, 04 June 2014 [DOHA] 14:00 Registration for late arrivals 16:30 General briefing 18:00 Tour of the hotel and facilities 19:00 Welcome dinner Thursday, 05 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast at hotel 09:30 Opening ceremony Welcome addresses H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums Authority; H.E. Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Authority Dr. Anna Paolini, Director of UNESCO Doha Office H.E. Mr. Ali Zainal, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the State of Qatar to UNESCO 10:00 Coffee Break 11:00 12:00 Introductory speeches The World Heritage Convention and the 38thSession of the WHC Framework and Objectives of the Youth Forum 12:00 14:00 Lunch at hotel 14:00 15:00 Group discussion and Plenary 15:00 16:30 Film on the Development of Qatar Presentation led by Ms. Maysa Al Kuwari, Head of Education and Alanoud Hamad Al Khalifa 16:30 Break 17:00 Presentation on the History of Qatar and Al Zubarah 19:00 Dinner at hotel Friday, 06 June 2014 [DOHA/ZUBARAH] 07:30 Breakfast at hotel 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 10:30 Transfer to Al Zubarah by bus 11:00 Prayer (optional) 12:00 Lunch at hotel 15:00 Tour of Al Zubarah Visitor Center with Prof. IngolfThuesen, Head of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Copenhagen University 16:00 Tour of labs in the Zubarah Research Station with expert guide and meeting with scholars 17:00 Break 17:30 Presentation on the Archaeology of Zubarahby Prof. Alan Walmsley, Professor of Islamic and Archaeology Art, Copenhagen University 18:30 Presentation by Youth Forum delegates (part 1) 19:30 Dinner Saturday, 07 June 2014 [ZUBARAH] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 8:45 Visit to Al Zubarah Archaeological Site with Mr. Faisal Al Naimi, Director of Archaeology and Prof. Alan Walmsley 11:00 Visit to Al Arish, Lejmeil, Al Rakayat Fort and Ruwayda with Prof. AndrewPeterson and staff 13:00 Lunch 15:00 Lecture on Underwater Cultural Heritage 16:00 Break 17:00 Presentation by Youth Forum delegates (part 2) 19:00 Dinner featuring traditional food Traditional crafts presentation/activity Sunday, 08 June 2014 [ZUBARAH/AL KHOR] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 Presentation on Architectural Conservation by ZRS/Copenhagen/Conservation team 09:45 Group Workshops on conservation of gypsum decoration elements, wooden and metal objects under the supervision of Essam Abbas Ismail, Head of Restoration and Conservation team 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Group Workshops on traditional crafts: woodwork of traditional doors and windows and gypsumunder the supervision of Essam Abbas Ismail, Head of Restoration 16:00 Transfer to Al Khor and check-in at Sultan Beach Resort 20:00 Dinner Monday, 09 June 2014 [AL KHOR/DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 Visit to natural and archaeological sites: Thakira Mangroves, Purple Island and Al Jassasiyaguided by Mr.Faisal Al Naimi, Director of Archaeology and Dr.Fareed Krupp, Director of Natural History Museum 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Transfer to Doha 17:00 Lecture onKhor Al-Adaid natural reserve (property submitted for Qatar Tentative List) by Dr.Fareed Krupp, Director of Natural History Museum 18:00 Lecture on Intangible Heritage as a tool to sustain the World Heritage of Zubarah and local traditions in Qatar 19:00 Presentation by Youth Forum delegates (part 3) 20:00 Dinner Tuesday, 10 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 Tour of Old Doha with Mr.Adel Al Moslamani, Director of Architectural Conservation and the Conservation team, Dr.Robert Carter, ZRS 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Orientation sessionfor delegates of the Youth Model of the World Heritage Committee: presentation of the Rules of Procedure 16:00 Opening of the Youth Model of the World Heritage Committee Chairperson: convening of the session Adoption of the Agenda and Timetable Report of the Rapporteur Speeches by Delegations 17:30 Break 18:00 Plenary meetingon the Youth Forum themes 20:00 Dinner with an evening program Wednesday, 11 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 Plenary: Youth and the Implementation of the Convention 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Plenary: Youth and the Implementation of the Convention 16:00 Break 16:30 YMWHC meeting: Drafting of Youth Forum Declaration 18:00 Visit to Katara, QMA gallery 10and Public Art installation guided by Katara staff 20:00 Dinner Thursday, 12 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 YMWHC meeting:Drafting of Youth Forum Statement/Declaration 12:00 Lunch 15:00 Plenary: proposed Draft(s) Youth Forum Declaration 16:00 Break 18:00 Plenary: proposed Draft(s) Youth Forum Declaration 20:30 Dinner Friday, 13 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Free time - Optional trip to the desert / Khor Al-Adaid 11:00 Prayer (optional) 13:30 Lunch 15:00 Closing session of the Youth Model of the World Heritage Committee o Adoption of Youth Forum Declaration 16:00 18:00 Visit to Mathaf 18:30 Tour of SouqWaqif 20:00 Dinner Saturday, 14 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Report on activities 08:45 Evaluation of Youth Forum 13:00 Lunch 15:00 Closing ceremony of the Youth Forum at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha 16:30 18:00 MIA Tour 18:00 Boat trip 20:00 Dinner at hotel Sunday, 15 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 08:30 Registration for the 38th Session of the WHC 09:00 Visit of the venue Free time 13:30 Lunch 15:00 Free time 18:00 Opening ceremony of the 38th Session of the World Heritage Committee Presentation of the Youth Forum Declaration to 38th Session of the World Heritage Committee Monday, 16 June 2014 [DOHA] 07:30 Breakfast 09:00 Check-out Departure .