Sheikha Hind to chair reconstituted QNL board

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, July 22, 2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has reconstituted the Board of Trustees for the Qatar National Library, appointing Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani as chair and Her Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani as vice-chairman. This restructuring aims to strengthen the library’s governance and align its strategic efforts with Qatar’s national goals in culture, research, and innovation.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has issued Amiri Decision No. 32 of 2026, reconstituting the Board of Trustees for the Qatar National Library (QNL). The new board is chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, with Her Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani serving as vice-chairman.

The restructured board also includes Her Excellency Dr. Sheikha bint Abdulla al-Misnad, secretary-general of the National Archives of Qatar, and Dr. Hassan Rashid al-Derham, vice-president for research and innovation at Qatar University. Additionally, a representative from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will be appointed to the board, selected by the minister in coordination with the chair.

The decision took effect upon issuance and will be published in the official gazette to formalize the appointment. The move reflects ongoing efforts to enhance the governance and strategic direction of the Qatar National Library, aligning with national priorities in cultural development, research, and innovation.

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