His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari delivering the Welcome Speech |
Her Excellency Sheikha Alya bint Ahmed Al Thani speaking about Qatari GLAMs and their Role in Activating and Enhancing Soft Power |
His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari with speakers from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Susan Parker Leavy and Boluwatife Agbelusi |
Ahmad Naddaf , Information Services Librarian at QNL, MC and introduction |
Panel discussion: Harnessing Culture to Strengthen Local, Regional and International Relations |
Claire McGuire, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), speaking at the Panel Discussion |
Dr. Nabhan Al Harrasi, Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), speaking at the panel discussion. Dr. Yehia Abdelmobdy Mohamed, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), moderated the discussion. |
Panelists - From left: Stephane Ipert, QNL, Randolf Mariano, The Arctic University of Norway, Claire McGuire, IFLA, Dr. Nabhan Al Harrasi, AFLI, Dr. Yehia Mohamed, Georgetown University in Qatar |
Professor Hassan Awad Al Sereihy of King Abdulaziz University, KSA, speaking on "The Diplomatic Role of GLAMs: Employing Culture to Strengthen Local, Regional and International Relations" |
Sheikha Maryam Al Thani, Qatar University Library, speaking on "Introducing Library Users to the History and Heritage of Qatar" |
Zakarya Alhakkar, Lusail University, speaking on the "Mechanisms for Repatriating Historical Cultural Heritage Properties: The Case of Zaydani Library" |
Tasneem Dari, Museum of Islamic Art speaking on the "Brave Afghan Refugees Sharing their Stories with the MIA Library" |
A general shot of the participants in the Lightning Talk Presentations |
Participants interaction during a break |
His Excellency Dr. Hamad Al Kawari visiting poster presentations |
Sayeda Mussad Al Ajji, Rawda Bint Jassim Secondary School for Girls, presenting her poster on “Enhancing Cooperation between the Learning Resource Center and Local Community Institutions to Spread a Culture of Reading” |
Tatiana Usova, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), presenting her poster on “Promoting a Reading Culture: Book Clubs for Busy People” |
Dr. Alwaleed Alkhaja, Qatar National Library (QNL), presenting his poster on “Open Licensing in GLAMs: A Road Map for Cultural Diplomacy” |
Posters display |
Participants interacting during the posters session |
Tan Huism, Library Executive Director, interacting with Forum attendees |
Katia Medawar, Library Access Services Manager, interacting with Forum participants |
Tan Huism, QNL Executive Director, presenting the appreciation award to Hind Al Khulaifi, QNL Director of Strategic Planning & Projects, for leading the Libraries Lead 2023 Review Committee |
Tan Huism, QNL Executive Director, presenting the appreciation award to Adrian De Chavez Bolotano, Museum of Islamic Art, as one of poster presenters of the “Guinness World Records as a Tool for Cultural Diplomacy” |
Group photo of the Forum’s organizing committee, speakers and presenters |
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