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 Title | Director, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) for Art Basel partnership
 
 
 
 
 Location | Doha, Qatar full time
 
 
 
 
 Salary | up to 85,000 QAR plus benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qatar Sports Investments is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to spearhead their partnership with Art Basel, as they prepare to launch the first-ever Art Basel fair in Qatar in February 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the world&rsquo;s most prestigious cultural events in a new and dynamic setting.
 
 
 As Director, you will serve as the lead representative for QSI in this high-profile international collaboration. You will work closely with Qatari stakeholders, including Qatar Museums , QC+, and Qatar Airways, ensuring alignment with Art Basel&rsquo;s global standards while embracing Qatar&rsquo;s distinctive cultural identity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Strategic Leadership:
 
 Drive the launch and execution of Art Basel Qatar, aligning with Art Basel&rsquo;s global vision and local strategy.
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 Operational Oversight:
 
 Lead all fair operations locally and internationally, representing QSI across committees.
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 Stakeholder Engagement:
 
 Serve as the main liaison with Qatari government entities, cultural institutions, and private partners.
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 Financial Management:
 
 Oversee multimillion-dollar budgets with a focus on efficiency and excellence.
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 Sponsorship &amp; Partnerships:
 
 Secure and manage high-value sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
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 Team Leadership:
 
 Guide cross-functional teams across QSI and Art Basel to ensure seamless collaboration.
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 Marketing Support:
 
 Contribute to marketing and media strategies with internal and external partners.
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 Compliance &amp; Risk:
 
 Uphold local regulations, royal protocol, and global ethical standards.
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 Key Requirements
 
 
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 Experience in leadership roles within large-scale fairs or major cultural/sporting events where you are involved with leading sponsor and partnership relationships.
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 Proven track record in securing and managing high-level sponsorships with corporations, luxury brands, and/or public sector bodies.
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 Strong ability to manage complex budgets and reporting structures.
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 Deep understanding of the Middle East cultural landscape and strong existing relationships within global brands.
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 Skilled in managing diverse, high-performing teams in fast-paced and high-profile environments.
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 Outstanding presentation and stakeholder engagement skills; fluency in English required, Arabic highly desirable.
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 Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Art Basel in Qatar?
 
 
 
 Apply now together with your CV and be part of a globally significant cultural moment with Qatar Sports Investments.
 
 
 
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