Wednesday 07 / January / 2026
Doha: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) and the Qatar National Library (QNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to strengthen institutional cooperation in the fields of documentation, archives, scientific research, and other areas of mutual interest.
The agreement aims to support the archival and library sectors while preserving documentary heritage.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the Omani side by Dr. Hamad Mohammed Al Dhawyani, Chairman of the NRAA, and on behalf of the Qatari side by Huism Tan, Executive Director of the Qatar National Library, at the QNL headquarters in Doha.
The memorandum outlines several strategic objectives for coordination, namely sharing sources and digital content of heritage and historical collections, exchanging technical knowledge in document preservation, management, and accessibility and organising joint events, training programs, and workshops to develop the skills of personnel in both institutions.
Developing joint initiatives that enhance the role of both organisations in serving knowledge and safeguarding Arab documentary heritage.
The signing took place during an Omani delegation’s visit to Qatar, which began with a meeting with Dr. Hamad Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Minister of State and President of the Qatar National Library.
The meeting focused on the importance of strengthening partnerships between Arab archival and library institutions and their role in preserving national memory and cultural heritage.
Al Dhawyani emphasized that this MoU reflects the NRAA’s commitment to expanding cooperation with leading regional and international cultural institutions. He noted that exchanging experiences in preservation and digital transformation will enhance institutional performance and promote Omani documentary heritage on both regional and global stages. -ONA
