Qatari Authors Forum Launches at Qatar National Library

Press release

Published October 24th, 2018 - 10:57 GMT

Participants had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the experiences and challenges of being an author.

Influential Qatari authorstook part in the first edition of the Qatari Authors Forum, held yesterday at Qatar National Library. Participants had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the experiences and challenges of being an author. Participants also discussed the opportunities for Qatari youth who aspire to become writers.

The Qatari Authors Forum is the Library’s newest program, and aims to bring together aspiring and established Qatari authors to exchange ideas and expertise. The Forum will be held annually, and all aspiring writers are welcome to attend.

Background Information

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, we provide equal access for all of Qatar's residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through all our functions, we provide leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector.