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Qatar National Library, Doha

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Qatar National Library, Doha -  A Magnificent Ocean Of Knowledge!! Text & Photographs By - Lt Col D Purushothaman Pillay (Retd) The spectacular Qatar National Library is an architectural marvel, which symbolizes the actualization of the grand vision of the Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation and Her Highness the Mother Emir, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser to gift one of the most modern and unique libraries of the world that would emerge as a vibrant fulcrum of learning, research and culture, for the benefit of the blessed citizens of Qatar. This wondrous cosmos of knowledge is awe-inspiring for its scope, breadth, and scale of execution. It is a priceless island of bibliothecal excellence created by her inspiring genius, which provides a solid foundation of information, in furtherance of the national aim of setting up a knowledge-based, innovative and open society, centered around Qatar, in the years to come. This is in keeping with the Qatar National Vision 2030 an...