Sheikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa serves as the CEO of Nuwah Foundation, bringing with her a depth of experience in culture and heritage preservation, community building and knowledge sharing. Her career spans both as a practicing artist and a notable figure in the cultural sectors, impacting local and international communities profoundly. Through various programs, exhibitions, public art commissions, and publications, she has utilized her artistic insight and dedication to foster enlightenment, education, and inspiration through art.

Her dedication to the museum field has enriched her artistic perspective, leading her to spearhead innovative programs and projects. She has a deep passion for museum education and is committed to leveraging diverse collections for enriching experiences. She champions the fundamental role of cultural institutions in disseminating knowledge, sharing history’s richness, and nurturing creative minds, contributing to community growth. Sheikha Hala’s vision emphasizes the importance of cultural institutions in storytelling, thematic development, and disseminating knowledge and beauty.

As CEO of Nuwah, Sheikha Hala is spearheading strategic development and nurturing key partnerships, driving the Foundation’s mission to support meaningful change in communities both regionally and globally.

Educated at Tufts University & The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, with a Bachelor’s degree, and holding an MFA in Arts from The Slade School, UCL, London, Sheikha Hala made a deliberate choice to actively engage in the fields of culture and arts. Her journey includes prestigious roles in various institutions and the development of grassroots projects, such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence in Doha, Qatar, and the establishment of educational programs for the Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha, Qatar. She also played a pivotal role in the creation of two newly designed art and archeology galleries at the new airport in the Kingdom of Bahrain.