Mohammad Zia Gopee

Mohammad Zia Gopee currently serves as the Director of Al-Qassim Palms and Dates Museum at the Ministry of Culture, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Mohammad Zia founded and directed Musea, the first museum consultancy in Mauritius, from 2020 to November 2023, focusing on museum development and cultural initiatives. Previous experience includes serving as a Pedagogical Coordinator and lecturer at Rubika - Océan Indien, and as an Art and Engagement Mediator at Louvre Abu Dhabi, where responsibilities included creating educational materials and tours. Additional roles include cultural project involvement at Musée du Louvre, online curation at Gitoon, and mentorship at Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Mohammad Zia holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in History of Art and Museum Studies from Université Paris-Sorbonne, as well as a foundation degree in Business Administration and Management, demonstrating a strong academic background complemented by practical experience in the arts and education sectors.