Joint Efforts to Revitalize Islamic and Human Heritage
In a significant development for cultural preservation, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina have convened to discuss collaborative initiatives aimed at revitalizing Islamic and human heritage. This meeting took place at ICESCO's headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, where representatives from both organizations emphasized the need for joint projects focused on the restoration of historical manuscripts and rare books. During the session, they also explored the translation of pivotal historical, intellectual, and Islamic texts into various languages, fostering a broader understanding and appreciation of these works.
Dr. Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, underscored the invaluable expertise of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in documentation, digital preservation, and the management of heritage collections. He advocated for the establishment of strategic partnerships between ICESCO and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, aiming to enhance the visibility of Islamic and human heritage, thereby making it more accessible to younger generations and researchers across the globe.
Promoting Reading and Knowledge Accessibility
In his remarks, Prof. Ahmed Abdullah Zayed Hegab, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, shared an ambitious initiative to summarize a thousand influential books and encyclopedias. This initiative is designed to simplify knowledge access for young people, facilitating their engagement with a vast array of intellectual resources. The library not only boasts an impressive collection of over one million books and 600 original historical manuscripts but also attracts nearly three thousand visitors daily, showcasing its role as a vital hub for reading and research. Additionally, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has implemented various awards and programs in recent years, all aimed at promoting a culture of reading and scientific inquiry.
As reported by qna.org.qa.
