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conference of licenses while also presiding over the ministry's broadcasting stations. There is a
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National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage. Ten years later, the government replaced the National Council with the newly created Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage. In 2016, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and
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cultural policies and programs. Its responsibilities include organizing cultural events, promoting cultural cooperation, publishing local literature and raising awareness of Qatar's culture. As of 2016, the ministry also presides over sport and youth club affairs. The current minister is
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