{
  "id": 11875247,
  "title": "Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani visits Library of Congress following cataloguing of his book",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sheikh-faisal-bin-qassim-al-thani-visits-library-of-congress",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:23:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/04/10/2026/sheikh-faisal-bin-qassim-al-thani-visits-library-of-congress-following-cataloguing-of-his-book"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Global for Culture and Knowledge, recently visited the Library of Congress during his US tour. This came after his book, \"Qatar Through My Eyes,\" was catalogued by the library. The visit included a tour of the library's African and Middle Eastern Division, focusing on the Near East Section and collections relating to Qatar and the region. Sheikh Faisal presented the library with a signed copy of his book and several others, reflecting his commitment to documenting Qatar's history and cultural heritage. He viewed a selection of publications related to Qatar and the region, including works by other notable figures and Nabati poems dating back to 1912. Sheikh Faisal expressed his delight that his book was part of the Library's collections, emphasizing the importance of documenting memories and experiences for future generations. The visit also highlighted the role of libraries in preserving historical accounts and making cultural perspectives accessible to readers worldwide.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}