Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 31

Becoming a global player | The 2017 WISE Summit took place in Doha from November 14-16, with the theme ‘Co-Exist – Co-Create: Learning to Live and Work Together’. Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, attended WISE in 2015. In the last 22 years, QF has actively worked to build stronger bonds with the public to create an informed, forward-thinking, and ambitious society, and Qatar National Library (QNL) is a key component for making this happen. Recently, QNL celebrated the soft opening of its new building in Education City. Designed by renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, QNL features state-of-the-art facilities to give residents access to nearly one million books, periodicals, and special collections, including its famed Heritage Collection. Much has been accomplished and yet there is always more to achieve on behalf of the people of Qatar. QF continues to make exciting breakthroughs across its mission areas at a national level and beyond. 31