ALMANAC 2014: Countries: Qatar
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As the biggest buyer in the international art market by value, the Gulf emirate of Qatar is keen to establish itself as the seat of culture in the Middle East. With a slew of newly unveiled museums and a requisite Damien Hirst show, the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), which wields the largest acquisitions budget in the world, has begun its vigorous campaign.
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