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His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, State Minister and President of Qatar National Library, discusses QNL’s global impact and the importance of cultural diplomacy. |
His Excellency Mr. Muneer Abdullah Ghannam, Ambassador of Palestine to Qatar, talks about the importance of the Palestinian National Library and its role in defending the rights of Palestinians. |
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Dr. Nabhan Al Harrasi, President of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), discusses the federation’s international role in cultural diplomacy. |
Professor Hassan Awad Al Sereihy, of King Abdulaziz University, shares his insights into the training of students in library and information studies, and the preservation of cultural heritage. |
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Randolf Mariano, of The Arctic University of Norway, speaks about the soft power of libraries and how they can use their resources for cultural diplomacy. |
Claire McGuire, of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, speaks about global standards and their local application. |
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Susan Parker-Leavy, of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), talks about the MIA’s Guinness World Record event and its role in bringing people of different cultures together. |
Highlights from the Libraries Lead Forum 2023. |
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Further highlights from the Libraries Lead Forum 2023. |