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LoginMinistry of Culture Offers 'This Is Qatar' in Total of 17 Languages
Doha, May 23 (QNA) - During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages.
Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the Ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the country to make it available in Urdu, Hindi, German, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Filipino, and Korean.
At the opening of the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on May 14, the Ministry of Culture had announced that 'This Is Qatar' was this year's guest of honor.
In this regard, Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture, Nasser Al Maliki said that 'This Is Qatar' is a cultural project that introduces the State of Qatar to the world in a comprehensive manner, reflecting its history, cultural identity, and developmental and humanitarian achievements.
Being a soft power tool to strengthen Qatar's cultural presence globally, the encyclopedia offers a modern knowledge-based discourse that addresses peoples in their own languages, Al Maliki said.
Through 'This Is Qatar', the Ministry of Culture seeks to promote cultural dialogue and openness, while also showcasing Qatar as a country where authenticity and modernity blend, he added, stemming from the Ministry's conviction in culture's role as a bridge among nations and peoples.
The Director of the Department of International Cooperation said that launching the encyclopedia in multiple new languages comes as part of the Ministry of Culture's commitment to delivering Qatari cultural content to the widest possible range of communities and cultures around the world, thereby strengthening the country's presence on the international cultural scene.
Combining both national and international dimensions, 'This Is Qatar' encapsulates Qatari identity and preserves the country's cultural memory, Al Maliki said, while targeting international audiences by means of translation into multiple languages, making it an effective tool for introducing Qatar culturally.
The Department of International Cooperation is working to employ the encyclopedia in the framework of cultural diplomacy, reaching out to embassies and international cultural and academic institutions for 'This Is Qatar' to increasingly feature in exhibitions, events, and joint cultural programs, he said.
Along with forging partnerships with universities, research centers, and international libraries to make Qatari cultural content accessible to researchers and those interested in Arab and Gulf cultural affairs, added Al Maliki.
The Director of the Department of International Cooperation pointed to the goal of increasing the encyclopedia's distribution through embassies, cultural attaches, and Qatari cultural centers abroad, to reach a broader audience and enhance the country's cultural image internationally.
'This Is Qatar' is a cultural investment in soft power, presenting the Qatari narrative to the world, he said, underscoring that a country's image is no longer shaped solely through politics or economics, but also through its ability to present its identity, values, and culture in a compelling and relatable way.
The encyclopedia's significance lies in introducing foreign readers to Qatar beyond stereotypes, thereby promoting a genuine and balanced understanding of the country, Al Maliki said.
Making 'This Is Qatar' available in multiple languages reflects the Ministry's belief in the importance of communicating with peoples in their own languages and cultures, giving the project an important diplomatic and cultural dimension and making it a tool for cultural dialogue between Qatar and the world, he added.
The Director of the Department of International Cooperation said that 'This Is Qatar' will feature at international book fairs, academic programs, intellectual forums, and university libraries as a cultural reference presenting Qatar in a contemporary and accurate manner, in addition to being a cultural medium adopted
by Qatari embassies and cultural centers abroad.
Maliki said that 'This Is Qatar' embodies the Ministry's vision of "Heritage, Influence, and Legacy," through investing in Qatari heritage to create a cultural and intellectual influence that reaches across the world. (QNA)
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