National Archives of Qatar to host Regional UNESCO Conference on January 21
The Peninsula
Doha: National Archives of Qatar has signed a partnership agreement with UNESCO to host the regional conference, under the theme Memory in Heritage:...
Doha: National Archives of Qatar has signed a partnership agreement with UNESCO to host the regional conference, under the theme "Memory in Heritage: Supporting Documentary Heritage Preservation in the Arab Region."
The event, scheduled for January 2122 in Doha, will bring together experts, representatives from national libraries, museums, archives, and regional and international organizations.
The conference aims to enhance regional cooperation by developing innovative mechanisms to safeguard and sustain documentary heritage. Key focus areas include addressing major challenges such as climate change and regional conflicts. Additionally, it seeks to increase Arab representation in international forums by fostering unified efforts and a shared strategic vision.
Secretary-General of National Archives of Qatar, Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain, emphasized that hosting this conference in partnership with UNESCO demonstrates Qatar's commitment to supporting global and regional efforts in preserving documentary heritage.
He added that the National Archives of Qatar aims to provide a collaborative platform for experts and institutions to build strategic partnerships that protect and digitize this heritage, ensuring its sustainability and highlighting its value as a cornerstone of cultural and regional development.