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Mini op-ed: What Qatar and Mexico can teach the region about craft

DOHA: Across the region, the argument for culture has shifted. It is no longer enough to say heritage matters; we are asked to show what it does. Saudi Arabia named 2025 its Year of Handicrafts and Qatar has used its Years of Culture program since 2012 to build lasting ties with partner nations. This year’s partner, Mexico, has shown that craft never stopped being both heritage and livelihood. When chef Elena Reygadas, whose Rosetta restaurant in Mexico City holds a Michelin star, kicks off her