Arab League Institute Honors Qatar National Library for Preserving Manuscript Heritage

Doha, September 23, 2026 : The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, affiliated with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), has honored Qatar National Library (QNL) for its outstanding contributions to preserving, safeguarding, and providing access to manuscript heritage, as part of Arab Manuscript Day celebrations.

The honor was presented during a ceremony in Tunis, attended by QNL Executive Director Tan Huism and Director of Research and Learning Services Abeer Al Kuwari.

On the sidelines of the event, the two parties signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing joint cooperation, exchanging expertise, and preserving Arab documentary heritage.

Tan Huism said manuscripts serve as crucial historical witnesses that safeguard the collective memory and intellectual contributions of the Arab and Islamic worlds, affirming QNL's commitment to expanding global access to these invaluable resources.

Al Kuwari outlined QNL's comprehensive preservation framework, spanning ethical acquisition and cataloging through to digitization, while highlighting the library's role as the IFLA Regional Center for Preservation and Conservation in the Arab region and Middle East in building regional capacity and supporting scientific research.

Source: QNA