Qatar National Library signs strategic MoUs with Russian institutions during SPIEF 2021

Doha: Qatar National Library’s recent participation at the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2021) proved to be a success, complete with high-level strategic meetings, panel discussions on critical topics, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key entities, book donations, and visits to local museums and libraries. 

The Library’s team of senior representatives participated and moderated important panel sessions that discussed relevant topics and future trends. A key highlight at the forum was the panel discussion “Transformation of Libraries and Books in the Digital Era,” which featured Lolwa A. Al-Naemi, Director of Strategic Planning and Projects, and Dr. James Onley, Director of Historical Research and Partnerships. Abeer S. Al-Kuwari, Director of Research and Learning Services, moderated the discussion, which also included speakers from several Russian cultural institutions. Panelists discussed the changing technological environment of libraries around the world and the transformation of libraries in a digital-first world.  Commenting on the panel, Abeer S. Al-Kuwari said, “SPIEF 2021 was a great opportunity for us to connect and collaborate with our Russian counterparts. This session helped experts share and learn best practices for attracting and impacting communities. With this knowledge, we believe we can work together to create a better learning environment for our members and patrons, while providing them with additional resources about our history and heritage. We look forward to working with Russian institutions to further enhance visitor experiences.”