De La Peٌa (left), Spain’s Ambassador, is welcomed by Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library.
DOHA: A collection of valuable books was donated to the Qatar National Library’s Heritage Collection Building, by Carmen De La Peٌa, Spain’s Ambassador, recently.
It was presented in collaboration with the Islamic Library of the Spanish Agency for Cooperation and Development (AECID) and Casa Arabe, a Spanish public diplomacy institution focused on relations with the Arab world.
The donation marks the latest contribution to the library’s renowned collection, which is reflective of the history of relationships, cultural exchange and scientific advancements between Spain and the Arab World.
“This donation constitutes a sample of the resources that both AECID’s Islamic Library and Casa Arabe can make available to Qatar National Library in order to establish a fruitful cooperation,” De La Peٌa said, “Although the books donated cover a wide range of subjects, all of them reflect the close historical and cultural ties between Spain and the Arab world.”
“The donation plays an important role in promoting the historical and cultural exchange between the two nations,” Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library said. “It also supports the new Qatar National Library’s vision of bridging with knowledge Qatar’s Heritage and Future. The donated Arabic, Spanish and English books will enrich the Library’s collection, further enhance researchers’ opportunities and provide library members with access to Arab and Spanish cultural and historical knowledge.”
The collection of materials reflect the history of relation and the cultural exchange resulting from the interchange of the Arab and Spanish cultures in diaspora. Topics covered include, a study of architecture in Iraq, sub-Saharan migration, contemporary art, and a book of early medicin.
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