DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange a range of learning resources and services. The agreement promotes collaboration between the two organisations in a number of fields, including training programmes for researchers and staff, and various awareness programmes.

It also enables QNL and Lekhwiya to join forces on inter-library loan and document delivery services, and to exchange expertise on library technologies and electronic resources.

Brigadier Fahad Rashed Al Ali, Director of the Office of Lekhwiya Commander, said: “We are delighted to be signing this agreement with Qatar National Library, which is a beacon of science and knowledge.”

“Our staff will be able to effectively access the various resources at the library. This agreement will help develop the skills and improve the capabilities of members of Lekhwiya, which will be reflected in the successful execution of their duties in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.”

Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Executive Director, QNL, said: “As a national institution, QNL strives to advance knowledge, research, and capacity-building in Qatar across all sectors. We are therefore delighted to be able to collaborate with Lekhwiya and share our technologically-advanced resources, expertise, and services.”

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Mesfer Al Shahwani, Director of Training and Courses Department at Lekhwiya, said: “Qatar National Library has a key role in disseminating knowledge through its array of resources.”