Second edition of UAE Libraries Forum begins

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum commenced.

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The forum is organised by the Emirates Library and Information Association at the headquarters of the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme “Libraries Between Artificial Intelligence and the Humanity of Knowledge”.The two-day forum brings together a distinguished group of local and international experts in the fields of libraries and information, aiming to strengthen the role of libraries in supporting culture and knowledge, while exploring new horizons for digital transformation and innovation within this vital and rapidly growing sector.

As part of the forum’s accompanying activities, Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the Manuscripts Exhibition, one of the event's key highlights.

The exhibition features a carefully curated selection of rare manuscripts and books of significant historical and scientific value, reflecting the richness of Arab and Islamic cultural heritage and underscoring the role of libraries in preserving intellectual memory and safeguarding cultural legacy for future generations.