{
  "id": 18151746,
  "title": "Qatar Reads, QLC bring leaders together for second annual leadership session",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/qatar-reads-qlc-bring-leaders-together-for-second-annual-leadership",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:20:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/04/11/2026/qatar-reads-qlc-bring-leaders-together-for-second-annual-leadership-session"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the second annual leadership session organized by Qatar Reads, an initiative of Qatar National Library, and the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC). The event, titled \"Leadership Insights from Mostafa Saadeq Al-Rafe'i's Wahi Al-Qalam,\" gathered over 128 participants from various sectors in Qatar. Held at Qatar National Library, the session reinforced the success of last year's gathering and continued to involve QLC's leadership programs, including the Executive Leadership Programme, Government Leadership programmes, and Future Leaders Programme. Discussions revolved around the importance of reading as a foundation for leadership, cultural engagement, and community development.\n\nSpeakers highlighted the role of literature in understanding human character and how consistent reading aids leaders in navigating complex challenges with clarity, understanding, and sound judgment. This year's \"One Book, One Community\" campaign selected Wahi Al-Qalam as the shared text. In his opening remarks, Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, the Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, emphasized that leadership is primarily about making decisions, and the quality of those decisions hinges on the depth of thought of the decision-makers. Literature, he argued, enriches leaders' perspectives, sharpens their judgment, and reminds them of the human aspect behind every choice. Wahi Al-Qalam demonstrated how words reveal a person's true character, underscoring the Library's belief that culture is a fundamental pillar of leadership.\n\nAbdullah Mohammed Khalifa Al Binali, General Manager of QLC, noted that exceptional leaders are passionate readers who enhance their ability to lead with awareness and a clear vision. The partnership with Qatar Reads for the second year highlighted their shared dedication to preparing future leaders. Mounes Mheidat, a contributor to the \"One Book, One Community\" campaign, explored leadership lessons from the essays of Mustafa Sadiq Al-Rafe'i. The event featured insights from Selma Talha-Jebril, the Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing at Qatar Foundation's Inclusion and Wellbeing Department, who discussed the impact of reading on leadership and lifelong learning.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, an initiative of Qatar National Library, and the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) brought together more than 128 participants from various public and private sector organizations in Qatar on Wednesday for their second annual leadership session, titled &quot;Leadership Insights from Mostafa Saadeq Al-Rafe&#39;ie&#39;s Wahi Al-Qalam.&quot;</p> <p>Held at Qatar National…",
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  "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."
}