Doha: The Assistant Secretary-General of the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ), Aisha Khalid Al Saad, announced the launch of the 1st NAQ strategy 2025-2030 under the theme “Memory of the Future,” aimed at advancing the documentation system and ensuring the enduring legacy of the State of Qatar and the region.
According to Qatar News Agency, the strategy serves as a cornerstone for preserving national identity and managing it strategically, which supports sustainable development. Al Saad emphasized that the work of a national archives and records administration goes beyond documentation, playing a crucial role in shaping the future and maintaining collective memory. The administration acts as the institutional memory of the state, providing a reliable foundation for decision and policy-making.
Al Saad highlighted that the official launch of the strategy includes more than 24 projects designed to enhance NAQ’s capabilities. Notable projects include the international documentation project, the institutional documentation project, the community documentation project, and the oral documentation project.
The NAQ Assistant Secretary-General explained that preserving and managing national documents strategically supports sustainable development by providing accurate data for decision-makers, enhancing transparency, enabling research, and enriching Qatar’s cultural identity. NAQ is focused on adopting the latest technologies and developing integrated policies to ensure easy access to documents and enhance Qatar’s role as an advanced regional hub in document archiving.
Al Saad underscored the importance of investing in this field to preserve national history, support the present, and plan for a future based on institutional knowledge and digital innovation. She noted that data governance plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and effective preservation of national information.
Developing clear policies and an integrated methodology ensures the sustainability of national knowledge and enhances transparency and reliability in the exchange of official data and archives. Al Saad emphasized that clear governance frameworks help define stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities, improving document management efficiency and reducing risks associated with data loss or misuse.
By adopting international best practices in documenting and managing data, institutions can better analyze historical data for strategic planning and informed decision-making. Strengthening partnerships with local and international entities integrates efforts to develop systems and policies, which improves document access and expands their use in research and national policy-making.
Al Saad added that these initiatives position Qatar as a leader and an advanced regional hub in document and archive management, contributing to sustainable development through the intelligent use of national data and information.
She stressed NAQ’s commitment to preparing national competencies capable of leading the future of document management in Qatar and addressing sector challenges by offering specialized training programs aligned with global technological advancements in digital archiving and document management.
Al Saad pointed out that empowering national competencies enhances institutional performance, transparency, supports data-driven decision-making, and opens new horizons for digital transformation in the public and private sectors, ensuring the preservation of the state’s documentary heritage for future generations.
By developing a comprehensive educational environment and establishing strategic partnerships with universities and academic institutions, NAQ equips national cadres with the necessary practical experience and skills to apply international best practices in document preservation and information security. These initiatives enhance digital archiving research and innovation, further strengthening Qatar’s status as an advanced regional hub.