Strategic Partnerships in Gastronomy: Cultivating Culinary Knowledge

<p dir="ltr">The Museum of Islamic Art's Gastronomy Collection features more than 4,000 rare books and manuscripts on global culinary traditions, including historical cookbooks, medical texts and agricultural studies. To advance research, the MIA collaborates with local and inte...

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Main Author: Susan Parker-Leavy (15467792) (author)
Other Authors: Afnas Vettu Poyil (15394502) (author)
Published: 2025
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Summary:<p dir="ltr">The Museum of Islamic Art's Gastronomy Collection features more than 4,000 rare books and manuscripts on global culinary traditions, including historical cookbooks, medical texts and agricultural studies. To advance research, the MIA collaborates with local and international universities on nutrition, health and sustainable food practices. These partnerships explore ingredient exchanges, historical diets and their relevance today. Through digitization, joint research and scholarly exchanges, the MIA preserves and shares rare culinary knowledge, inspiring innovation in gastronomy, health and culture. The collection serves as a bridge between past and present, emphasizing food’s profound influence on identity, trade and well-being. </p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Presentation was given at: Libraries Thriving Together in an Open Ecosystem <a href="https://www.qnl.qa/en/libraries-lead-forum-2025" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qnl.qa/en/libraries-lead-forum-2025</a><br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>Conference information: Libraries Lead Forum 2025 <a href="https://www.qnl.qa/en/libraries-lead-forum-2025/agenda" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qnl.qa/en/libraries-lead-forum-2025/agenda</a></p>