Qatar Photographic Society
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The idea for the establishment of Qatar Photographic Society was conceived when a number photography enthusiasts decided to form an entity that promotes photographic arts in Qatar. In 1995, the Society was incorporated under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, but it is currently subordinated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. With more than 1,000 members at present, Qatar Photographic Society enjoys the membership of FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and the American Photographic Society. Functions and Roles Qatar Photographic Society nurtures the photographic movement in Qatar and fosters prominent talents in this area. Since inception, the Society has organized several activities and realized a great deal of achievements in line with its pursued goals of sponsoring …
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#12 of 43 charities in Qatar on integrity score
32/100 puts it in the top 27% of the cohort, tied with 22 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Qatar Photographic Society is a nonprofit based in Doha, Qatar. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The idea for the establishment of Qatar Photographic Society was conceived when a number photography enthusiasts decided to form an entity that promotes photographic arts in Qatar. In 1995, the Society was incorporated under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, but it is currently subordinated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. With more than 1,000 members at present, Qatar Photographic Society enjoys the membership of FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and the American Photographic Society. Functions and Roles Qatar Photographic Society nurtures the photographic movement in Qatar and fosters prominent talents in this area. Since inception, the Society has organized several activities and realized a great deal... Qatar Photographic Society is based in Qatar.
Qatar Photographic Society is located in Doha, Qatar. Its address is Katara Cultural Village, Building 18.
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Quick facts about Qatar Photographic Society
- What is Qatar Photographic Society?
- Qatar Photographic Society is a non-governmental based in Doha, Qatar. The idea for the establishment of Qatar Photographic Society was conceived when a number photography enthusiasts decided to form an entity that promotes photographic arts in Qatar. In 1995, the Society was incorporated under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, but it is currently subordinated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. With more than 1,000 members at present, Qatar Photographic Society enjoys the membership of FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and the American Photographic Society. Functions and Roles Qatar Photographic Society nurtures the photographic movement in Qatar and fosters prominent talents in this area. Since inception, the Society has organized several activities and realized a great deal of achievements in line with its pursued goals of sponsoring photographers in Qatar, safeguarding the rights of its members, and marketing their works to government department and public and private organizations. Objectives Holds lectures, seminars, and exhibitions. Organizes specialized courses in all areas of photography. Hosts professional photographers to deliver photography workshops and courses. Oversees Al Thani International Photography Competition. Supervises photography competitions Represents the State of Qatar in international photographic circles International Participations Qatar Photographic Society has represented the State of Qatar in several international circles specialized in photography. Community Service As a manifestation of community partnership, the Society maintains several partnerships with schools of all three stages, universities, hospitals, charities, government agencies, and public corporations. | Arabic: جمعية القطرية للتصوير الضوئي | Acronym: QPS
- Where is Qatar Photographic Society located?
- Headquartered in Doha, Qatar.
- Is Qatar Photographic Society trustworthy?
- Qatar Photographic Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Qatar Photographic Society's website?
- http://www.qps.com.qa
- Are donations to Qatar Photographic Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Qatar under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.