Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Chairperson, Qatar Museums Origin: Qatar Residence: Qatar Sector: Culture and Society Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the sister of the Emir of Qatar and one of Qatar’s leading voices in art and culture. In March 2022, she unveiled the country’s plans to expand its cultural offerings over the next seven years, including three additional art institutions – Lusail Museum, the Art Mill Museum and the Qatar Auto Museum. Under Sheikha Al Mayassa’s leadership, Qatar’s architecturally striking museums, including the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar, have cemented the country’s position as a vibrant centre for arts and culture in the Middle East and beyond. She also chairs the Doha Film Institute, Reach Out to Asia and Qatar Leadership Centre.