QNL event explores transformations shaping Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The political, social and cultural transformations that have shaped modern Qatar were examined during an event hosted by Qatar National L...

Doha, Qatar: The political, social and cultural transformations that have shaped modern Qatar were examined during an event hosted by Qatar National Library (QNL), drawing strong participation from researchers and academics specialising in the country’s contemporary history.

Held as part of QNL’s ongoing efforts to promote historical awareness, academic research and lifelong learning, the event took place in the presence of the Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari.

The keynote lecture on Saturday was delivered by Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University in Tokyo, Professor Abdullah Baabood with historian and Community College of Qatar lecturer Jassim Alshamari moderating the discussions.

The lecture offered an in-depth analytical reading of Qatar’s modern trajectory, situating its development within wider regional and global contexts. Professor Baabood traced the country’s evolution from the period preceding independence in 1971 through state-building, economic transformation and the emergence of an active foreign policy.

Chair of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University in Tokyo, Professor Abdullah Baabood; and historian and lecturer at Community College of Qatar, Jassim Alshamari at the event.