Doha, Qatar, December 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Years of Culture initiative has announced plans for a new round of cultural partnerships with countries around the world, celebrating mutual respect, cultural exchange and global collaboration. Upcoming partnerships will include Canada and Mexico (2026) as well as Egypt and Greece (2027).
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al ThaniPresident of Years of Culture, said: “Years of Culture is one of our most rewarding programs. As a legacy built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it has been building understanding across borders for more than a dozen years. 2027.”
Launched in 2012, Years of Culture builds long-term relationships between Qatar and partner countries through a series of cultural, educational, commercial and creative exchanges. This initiative reflects Qatar’s belief that cultural collaboration supports dialogue, strengthens international ties and promotes understanding across borders.
The Year of Culture 2026 with Canada and Mexico presents a particular symmetry. The 26 FIFA World Cup™, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the same tournament that inspired the creation of the Years of Culture initiative when Qatar won the bid to host it.
Echoing the spirit of global unity represented by the games, this collaboration with the host countries of the next World Cup will showcase football’s ability to connect cultures. Additional programs will be presented as legacy projects of the Qatar-US Year of Culture 2021.
In 2027, Qatar will honor the cultural heritage of Egypt and Greece, two civilizations that shaped world history and continue to influence contemporary culture, philosophy and art.
Throughout each Year of Culture, Qatar collaborates closely with cultural institutions, embassies, artists and educators to present a diverse calendar of exhibitions, festivals, trade fairs, residencies, academic exchanges and public events in both countries. Programming often begins before the official year and continues well beyond, creating long-term legacies and relationships.
Since its inception, Years of Culture has partnered with Japan (2012), United Kingdom (2013), Brazil (2014), Turkey (2015), China (2016), Germany (2017), Russia (2018), India (2019), France (2020), United States (2021), MENASA (2022), Indonesia (2023) and Morocco (2024). Qatar is currently celebrating a Year of Culture with Argentina and Chile (2025).
For more information, visit www.ansofculture.qa or follow @yearsofculture on social media.
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