Qatar National Library highlights role of libraries in heritage preservation
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Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO), recently held a discussion on “The Role of Libraries in Preserving Islamic Cultural Heritage”.
Inaugurated by H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Minister of State, Qatar and President of QNL, the webinar was organised as part of the Doha Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021 celebrations. The session’s speakers included Dr. Muhammad Zain Al Abidin, Director of Culture and Communication Sector at ICESCO; Abeer Saad Al Kuwari, Director of Research and Learning Services at the Library; Maxim Nasra, Book Conservation Specialist at the Library; Susan Levy, Director of the Library of the Museum of Islamic Art; and Mahmoud Zaki, Manuscripts Specialist at the Library.More Related News