Kuwait nat'l library celebrates Al-Sharekh's books donation

KUWAIT, March 22 (KUNA) -- The National Library of Kuwait (NLK) held a ceremony to receive the donation of around 6,000 books from Mohammad Al-Sharekh's library late Tuesday.
The ceremony was patronized and attended by Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah.
Speaking at the event, Director General of NLK Kamil Al-Abduljaleel, thanked Al-Sharekh's library for its support to the national library.
He said the NLK is working on developing its work scheme through modern information technology systems and social media.
Mohammad Al-Sharekh is a successful businessman, philanthropist, and writer, who has always supported the library.
He worked at and developed the Industrial Bank of Kuwait and he was appointed as chairman of the board in 1973. Al-Sharkeh's library has donated its full collection of 5,400 books on banking, economy, and industry to NLK, Al-Abduljaleel said, adding that the new donated library will be launched in the near time.
Al-Sharekh believed in the importance o developing the use of the Arabic language, launching a number of educational computer programs for youth in the early 80s.
He also published a number of short stories and a novel as part of his work in literature, said Al-Abduljaleel.
On his part, Al-Sharekh thanked Sheikh Ali Al-Sabah for patronizing the event, hoping his donation of books would further enrich NLK's collection of literature and history. (end) afh.ag