IN-Q Enterprises (IN-Q), the commercial arm of Qatar Museums (QM), joined the Qatar Sustainability Week, showcasing an array of initiatives that echo its unwavering commitment to environmental consciousness. By spearheading a series of awareness campaigns across its F&B outlets, gift shops and art store, IN-Q has underscored its dedication to fostering a sustainable community.
Operating prominent culinary destinations such as IDAM by Alain Ducasse and MIA Café at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Jiwan at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) and Café #999 at the Fire Station, IN-Q has successfully incorporated sustainability initiatives into its daily operations. These practices include the ongoing recycling of used oil into biodiesel, use of recyclable packaging materials and the development of seasonal menus inspired by the sustainability philosophy of the acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse.
Moreover, IN-Q’s Retail and Merchandising unit, overseeing the operation of all QM Gift Shops launched the “Bring Your Own Tote Bag” campaign in promoting eco-friendly practices and encouraging customers to refrain from single-use plastics.
In line with its commitment to community engagement, Cass Art Qatar located at the Fire Station, launched an art competition with the theme “A Future Built Upon Sustainability”, empowering artists to convey their message on sustainability through their creative expressions.
Kirstin Mearns, CEO of IN-Q emphasized, “We look at all our commercial activities through the lens of sustainability. We look at the renewability of our assets, the lifecycle of our merchandise and the ethical responsibility of our food, and it is this constant assessment of our products and actions that drives our guiding principles and ensures responsible provenance across all our business units.”
Mearns also highlighted the pivotal role played by IN-Q Gift Shops in providing a platform for local artists and artisans, leading to the economic empowerment of individuals and communities. Additionally, the utilization of locally sourced ingredients by its F&B outlets serves as a driving force in promoting local entrepreneurship, bolstering livelihoods and fortifying the overall economic ecosystem of the country.
About IN-Q ENTERPRISES
IN-Q Enterprises WLL (IN-Q) is the commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Museums (QM), trading primarily in the retail and food & beverage/hospitality sectors.
Since our establishment in 2015, IN-Q has created a reputation for quality, exclusivity, authenticity, and creativity in everything that we do – themes inspired by the mission of QM.
IN-Q is a key stakeholder behind QM's delivery of its commitment to instigate Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage, and museum professionals by nurturing creative talent and creating commercial opportunities for young artists, designers and entrepreneurs.
We engage QM's audiences through merchandise, publications and our e-shop, and provide authentic food & beverage and retail experiences through diverse operations, which include:
- F&B
- IDAM by Alain Ducasse at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
- MIA Café, MIA Park café, kiosks and food trucks
- Jiwan Restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
- Café 875 and other kiosks at NMoQ
- Desert Rose Café at NMoQ
- Café #999 at the Fire Station
- Naua and 3-2-1 Café at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM)
- Profiles Café at M7
- Ralph’s Coffee at Place Vendome
- RETAIL
- MIA Gift Shop
- NMoQ Gift shop
- 3-2-1 QOSM Gift Shop
- Mathaf Gift Shop
- Cass Art Qatar Shop
- Exhibitions’ pop up stores at M7, Fire Station and QM Galleries
- QM and 3-2-1 QOSM kiosks at Doha Festival City (DFC) and MIA park
- IN-Q Online
- Cass Art Qatar Online (Coming Soon)
We also deliver innovative catering experiences through IN-Q Catering and facilitate venue hire for events hosted at the museums and heritage sites in the following locations:
- MIA
- NMoQ
- 3-2-1 QOSM
- M7
- Fire Station
- Mathaf
- Al Zubarah Fort
- Barzan Towers
- QM Gallery - Katara
IN-Q provides manpower services under its Manpower Contracting function to its primary client and parent organisation, QM.
About Qatar Museums
Qatar Museums (QM), the nation's preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves, restores, and expands the nation's cultural offerings and historical sites, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, educate and encourage environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, and amplify the voices of Qatar's people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the Museum of Islamic Art and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. Future museums include Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar, Qatar Auto Museum, Art Mill Museum and the Lusail Museum.
Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design M7, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention.
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Maria Luisa L. Bernabe
Marketing & Communication
IN-Q Enterprises WLL