QNL, French Diplomatic Archives sign MoU

Qatar National Library (QNL) and the French Diplomatic Archives have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in mutual areas of interest. The signing took place at QNL and was attended by senior members from both institutions. The collaboration will allow for increased engagement, including joint research projects, between the two institutions. Commenting on the agreement, Dr Sohair Wastawy, executive director of QNL, said: “We are delighted to commence a collaborative relationship with the French Diplomatic Archives. This is the first step towards an exciting project to digitise the Archives’ historical records on Qatar and the Gulf region for the Qatar Digital Library. These records will greatly enrich our existing Gulf research collection and benefit all those who are interested in the history and heritage of Qatar and the region.”The agreement was signed by Dr Wastawy and Franck Gellet, ambassador of France to Qatar, on behalf of the Diplomatic Archives. “We welcome the signing of this agreement, which strengthens cultural co-operation between two important institutions. This collaboration will help develop high-quality research, and enable us to work on important digitisation projects with the Archives,” ambassador Gellet said.