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📖 Digital Preservation● Upcoming

National Digital Archive Initiative

A comprehensive program to digitize and preserve rare Arabic manuscripts.

Jan 2024 - Present
All Emirates
Emirates Library & Information Association
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OVERVIEW

Activity Overview

A comprehensive program to digitize and preserve rare Arabic manuscripts, historical documents, and cultural heritage materials across UAE libraries.

The activity contributes to national knowledge infrastructure, public access, and professional exchange.

Key Outcomes

11M+ manuscripts digitized
27 partner libraries
3AI-powered cataloging

Activity Information

CATEGORY
Digital Preservation
STATUS
Upcoming
START DATE
15 Jan 2024
END DATE
31 Dec 2026
LOCATION
All Emirates
VENUE
Public libraries and schools
EMIRATES
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman