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Qatar National Library held a special event this week bringing organizations together to counter the trafficking of cultural artifacts in the region.
Qatar National Library, in its role as the IFLA Preservation and Conservation (PAC) Regional Center for Arab Countries and the Middle East, held a special event this week bringing organizations together to counter the trafficking of cultural artifacts in the region.
The two-day webinar, titled “What is Antiquities Trafficking?” took place on 7 – 8 February. The event discussed the structures of supply chains for the illicit trade of cultural items, identified key stakeholders involved in the criminal practice, and explored the sources, transit routes and market countries of the illegal activity.
08 Feb 2021 - 8:39
Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula
Qatar National Library has taken action to combat antiquities trafficking and illicit circulation of documentary heritage in the Middle East, North Africa and neighboring countries, according to Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari.
Speaking at a special webinar antiquities trafficking yesterday, H E Dr.Al Kawari said that the Library continuously monitor to find antiquities trafficking and take action against the activity together with regional and global partners.
‘What is Antiquities Trafficking?’ webinar discussed the structures of supply chains for the illicit trade of cultural items, identified key stakeholders involved in the criminal practice, and explored the source, transit routes and market countries of the illegal activity.
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Qatar National Library shines spotlight on dark practice of antiquities trafficking
31 Jan 2021 - 19:38
The Peninsula
Doha: Everyone is familiar with organized crimes such as the trafficking of drugs, weapons and humans. But can the illegal trade of antiquities and archeological artifacts across the world be considered a form of organized crime?
Qatar National Library will shed light on antiquities trafficking in a two-day webinar, “What is Antiquities Trafficking?” on 7 – 8 February 2021. The event will discuss the structures of supply chains for the illicit trade of cultural items, identify key stakeholders involved in the criminal practice, and explore the source, transit routes and market countries of the illegal activity.