Collecting practices of the Al-Thani Family Abu Dhabi’s cultural policies: "While Abu Dhabi is making a name for itself by building dramatic local satellites of the Louvres, the Guggenheim and the British Museum, Qatar's scheme of cultural nation building is much more homegrown, establishing its own museums rooted in the collections of its own royal family." Several members of the Al-Thani family initially led Qatar's interest and involvement into the field of arts and continue to embody and shape the cultural policy of the country. For William Lawrie, previously Head of International Modern Contemporary Arab and Iranian Art at Christie's, “Qatar’s royal family are very much
Udon Thani Province Udon Thani Province Udon Thani (, ) is a province ("changwat") in northeast Thailand. It is bordered by the provinces of Nong Khai to the north, Sakon Nakhon to the east, Kalasin Province to the southeast, Khon Kaen to the south, and Loei and Nong Bua Lamphu to the west. It occupies an area of 11,730 km. The provincial capital is Udon Thani, the major city in the province. Udon Thani is said to mean 'northern city'. "Udon" is derived from "utara" in Sanskrit, meaning 'northern direction', as Udon Thani is northeast of Bangkok. "Thani" means 'city'. Udon Thani first