Qatar National Library, National library in Education City, Doha, Qatar
The Qatar National Library sits in Education City and features a distinctive diamond-shaped structure with glass walls and raised corners. The building holds reading spaces, computer areas, and a children's section alongside a large collection of printed books and digital materials.
The library opened in 2018 after the area's development began in 1995 with plans to build a major education center. The project is part of a broader effort to establish Doha as a regional knowledge hub.
The library displays manuscripts and scientific works from Arab-Islamic cultures, offering insight into the region's intellectual heritage. Visitors can see historical texts that reflect the long tradition of knowledge exchange in this part of the world.
The library is laid out in a beginner-friendly way, with clear sections for different age groups and activities from reading to research. It helps to check the website beforehand to see which specific resources and spaces suit your needs.
The building below the main library contains specialized lab facilities for preserving and digitizing historical materials. This hidden layer makes it possible to restore documents in controlled conditions and make them available online.
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