Qatar Museums has announced that the public will have the opportunity to gain an inside look at its archaeological activities during the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, scheduled for May 14 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium.

The event welcomes a wide audience, including students, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts, offering them the chance to engage directly with specialists and learn more about the initiatives aimed at preserving Qatar’s history.

Organised by the Archaeology Department at Qatar Museums, the programme provides a platform for experts to present insights into recent discoveries, ongoing studies, and upcoming projects that are shaping the country’s archaeological landscape.

The programme will cover several key topics, including marine archaeology surveys along the Al Ruwais coastline and the latest excavation season under the Landscapes of Faith project. It will also present findings from earlier excavations at the Freiha archaeological site carried out between 2002 and 2005, in addition to preventive surveys conducted at Jubaijib ahead of the Dukhan solar power project.

Lectures will further examine notable research areas such as the Al Jassasiya rock carvings and the documentation of the Islamic cemetery at Fahd bin Ali Palace, alongside ongoing efforts supporting the Al Zubarah UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Attendees will also be introduced to the daily responsibilities of archaeology rangers, as well as the processes involved in excavation and the management of heritage sites.