Past Events

Pearling in the Gulf: Historical and Legal Perspectives
In Arabic and English
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Pearling was the main economic activity in the Gulf before the discovery and exploitation of oil. How was pearling regulated in the Gulf? What laws applied and who were the legal agents involved in the resolution of disputes between various pearling actors? The legal side of the pearl trade has been largely neglected from current scholarship on the topic.
Walk and Read on Qatar National Sport Day
In Arabic
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In celebration of Qatar National Sport Day, we invite you to put on your trainers and join us for a walk to discuss the book Who Moved My Cheese?, by Spencer Johnson, which is part of the QNL Book Club program and can be borrowed from the Library.
Library Resources
In Arabic
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Join us in this training session to learn about the Library's resources and what is available to Library members. We will highlight a wide range of different collections and resources and show you how to use them.
Storytime for Children
In Arabic
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Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and Qatari Culture: Football, Art, and Sport Documentation
In Arabic and English
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As part of Qatar Sport Day, this panel discussion aims to introduce the golden age of Qatari football through the football pioneers and their achievements, as well as shed light on the Qatari artists and authors who documented the national identity through their works that made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ one of the best of all time.
Exhibition: Arabian Horses in QNL's Heritage Collection
In Arabic and English
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Horses have always occupied a prominent place in the culture of the Arabs, and this interest increased after the advent of Islam, as horses were mentioned several times in the Noble Qur'an and hadiths.
Our Children Matter: Promoting Child Development through Play
In Arabic
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Join us in the "Our Children Matter" series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education, and children's health.
Chess Club
In Arabic and English
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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.
Assistive Technology Devices and Online Resources for Readers with Dyslexia
In English
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A training program to demonstrate assistive technology devices for dyslexic readers and orienting online resources with dyslexic-friendly fonts.
Little Storytellers
In Arabic
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Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces?