Past Events

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones.

In collaboration with Dar Ktateeb, we are pleased to invite your beloved children to enjoy storytime throughout Ramadan.

Title: Libraries Lead: QNL Annual Forum for Library Professionals

This lecture provides an introduction to the methodology of reading Islamic, legal and official documents, and public and private correspondence. It will demonstrate how their content can provide a fertile field for further reading and research, and how they can contribute to a new reading of history. The only way to truly understand the past is to investigate the more obscure evidence and examine the documents and correspondence of relevant individuals and groups.  

Join us in in this lecture where Professor Abd Al Salam Al Majidi, Professor of Interpretation and Readings, will offer advice on how to prepare for the month of Ramadan through reciting the glorious book of Allah, contemplating its verses, and striving to live up to its values and teachings. 

Qatar Reads invites you to the family-friendly Mommy to Be Festival taking place on 16 and 16 March from 4:30 - 8:30 PM at the Ceremonial Court in Education City.

The beloved MAqam ensemble is back with a Surprising Program: “Electro Maqam”An entertaining Journey where Arabic music magic meets the electronic worldChillout with our multitalented music artists performing a music mix in a special form that combines various genres of music Oriental Melodies, Electronic Vibes, quick and deep beat patterns all meets together.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

Developing successful habits can be challenging, but the Library has got you covered. In this series of seminars, you'll develop skills, tips, tricks and habits that will take you to the next level in your academic life. We will cover subjects from human psychology, neurolinguistic programing and physiology to smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory.

In cooperation with HBKU's College of Islamic Studies, we are showcasing a new book by Dr Akel Ismail Kahera, Professor of Islamic Architecture and Urbanism. At this event Dr Akel will speak briefly about his book and will discuss the main concept of it with the audience, followed by Q&A session.