MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today, to be held from Nov.1 - Jan.31, brings together more than 200 artworks — including paintings, drawings, photographs, videos, sculptures, installations, tapestries and miniatures, plus commissioned works by artists and architects currently living and working in Pakistan and its diasporas—to present various views of the country’s artistic and architectural movements.

Organized by the future Art Mill Museum and presented in collaboration with the National Museum of Qatar, which will host the exhibition, MANZAR presents the enormously diverse output of the painters, photographers, architects and others who have defined the array of narratives, histories, and contemporary perspectives of Pakistan’s cultures over the past 80 years. The artworks, programs and events extend from the gallery spaces to the courtyard of the Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani for a broad immersion in Pakistani art and architecture.

The ground-breaking exhibition, designed by renowned architect Raza Ali Dada and unfolding across 12 sections, will reveal how artists responded to and reimagined international modernist movements.

MANZAR brings to light lesser-known global art histories and demonstrates how they weave into broader social and cultural trends. Through themed galleries dedicated to aesthetic experiments and calligraphy, nation-building, regionalism, neo-miniature, the urban vernacular, and the politics of land and water, among others, the exhibiton presents a perspective on arts from Pakistan through unprecedented loans from public institutions such as the Alhamra Art Museum in Lahore and Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad; loans from private collections across Pakistan and in Dubai, London and New York; as well as works from Qatar Museums collections.

Mohammed Al Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, said: “By bringing the works of exceptional Pakistani artists and architects to Qatar, this exhibition affirms their contributions to their own nation and to the heritage of the world. We are especially proud to present this exhibition by the future Art Mill Museum in the galleries of the National Museum of Qatar, thereby emphasizing the close links between our nations, our histories and our futures. As with every Qatar Museums exhibition, this one is a bridge between cultures, and we are honored to provide an international platform for these hugely deserving artistic movements.”

Saudia Dairy and Food Stuff Company, the leader in UHT (long life) milk, ice cream and tomato paste in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has participated in the recent Tamkeen Forum. 

The forum, organized by The Society of Majid Bin Abdulaziz for Development and Social Services — a community committed to sustainability as a core strategy to empower individuals and develop communities — and supported by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Jeddah.

In line with Saudi Arabia’s aspirations, SADAFCO remains committed to contribute towards the development of a dynamic and diverse economy where everyone has the opportunity to succeed — one of the key objectives of Vision 2030. 

Thus, the Tamkeen Forum was the perfect venue for the leading food company to introduce participants to the diverse and rewarding career paths that the rapidly expanding Saudi manufacturing industry has to offer. SADAFCO has received over 1,500 applications during the forum.

“Since its establishment nearly 50 years ago, SADAFCO has been nurturing generations with goodness and happiness,” said Nadia A. Malaika, chief human resource officer of SADAFCO.

“But at the heart of SADAFCO’s progress has always been its diverse workforce, with a female workforce making up approximately 20 percent of our 900+ Saudi employees. SADAFCO is dedicated to empowering Saudi nationals across all roles, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.”

 “At Tamkeen Forum, our team enlightened attendees on the compelling job prospects within manufacturing and distribution. Witnessing the passion and competence of this new generation of Saudi talent firsthand filled us with an overwhelming sense optimism regarding the nation’s future,” Malaika added.

The three-day event underlined the significance of improving the Kingdom’s employment channels and mechanisms. Placing and emphasis on fair recruitment and featuring motivating workshops, Tamkeen Forum brought together the new wave of Saudi talent in pursuit of attractive job opportunities with some of the most respected and successful Saudi organizations, including SADAFCO.