2023-10-09 15:12:10
Monday, October 9, 2023 – 7:09 PM
ABU DHABI, 9th October / WAM / Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, the activities of the International Council on Archives Congress – Abu Dhabi 2023 were launched today (Monday) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Before the official opening of its business.
Today, the scientific program workshops were launched, aiming to provide a unique knowledge experience and discuss various aspects of archival work.
This year’s session of the Congress, held under the theme “Enriching Knowledge Societies,” brings together experts and specialists in the field of archives, along with thought leaders from around the world, to explore the transformative potential of information provision and access in modern societies.
The work of Congress focuses on five themes: “Peace and Tolerance,” “Emerging Technologies – Electronic Records and Solutions,” “Trust and Evidence,” “Availability and Memories,” and “Sustainable Knowledge and a Sustainable Planet: Archives and Climate Change.”
The work of the International Council on Archives – Abu Dhabi 2023 Congress will officially open tomorrow, Tuesday, with a speech by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Office.
The opening ceremony includes speeches by José Kerbes, President of the International Council on Archives; François Hollande, former President of the French Republic. During its session, the Congress will witness many events, including the accompanying exhibition and the activities of the “International Council on Archives Hackathon” on October 10, in addition to the International Council on Archives Congress Congress Youth Forum on October 12, which provides the younger generation with a platform to discuss topics of great importance, especially sustainability, in addition to ways to Ensuring finding solutions to the challenges facing the world today, by improving the efficiency of information and knowledge management.
It is expected that the Congress will witness the presence of more than five thousand experts and specialists in the field of archives, in addition to the representation of more than 135 countries, the presentation of more than 310 research papers, in addition to the participation of more than 350 speakers and more than 60 exhibitors, in addition to 5 keynote speakers, to be Thus, this is the largest tournament ever in the history of this international event.
The Congress provides a platform for communication between experts, specialists and visitors from all over the world, and establishing direct contacts with actors in the Middle East, in light of increasing investments in the areas of archival collection management, digital record preservation and public programming.
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Raisi, Cultural Advisor at the Presidential Office and Chairman of the Organizing Committee to Host the Congress of the International Council on Archives – Abu Dhabi 2023, stressed that the UAE’s hosting of this event for the first time in the region constitutes a distinguished milestone in its efforts to enhance the role of archives given its pivotal importance in preserving information and ensuring Access to it, as a pillar for building knowledge societies in today’s world.
Al-Raisi pointed out that this step embodies the state’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage, and its keenness to enhance international communication and cooperation in the field of archives, as well as exploring ways to employ technology in this vital sector, and exchanging experiences and sustainable practices in the field of archival work.
Al-Raisi explained that participating in this international event constitutes an ideal opportunity to communicate and exchange visions and ideas about the challenges of the archival sector and its future prospects, and to keep pace with the latest archival work methodologies.
The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the International Archives Congress – Abu Dhabi 2023, confirmed in statements to the Emirates News Agency, WAM: “The holding of the 19th edition of the International Archives Congress – Abu Dhabi 2023 embodies the status of the UAE and its being a starting point for the first Arab edition of the Congress, as it is an important part of the Council’s work system.” International Archives and enhancing the role of the archiving industry in its many forms through international efforts to achieve qualitative shifts in methods and ways of preserving documents and documents and transmitting them to future generations.
Al Raisi said: “The UAE is the first country in the region to host this global event. The current session of the International Council on Archives Congress in Abu Dhabi is considered the largest ever in the Arab world and the Middle East and provides a platform for dialogue and communication between a group of archival sector experts and thought leaders from around the world.”
He pointed out that the World Archives Congress 2023 coincides with the UAE’s hosting of the “COP 28” Conference of the Parties at the end of this year. He pointed out that the Congress emphasizes the importance of archiving and climate and environmental change as a focus of interest for international efforts to discuss five axes for the first time that discuss pressing issues for preserving the documentary and archival heritage in particular. Many countries are now losing their documents as a result of floods and natural disasters, and even in terms of electronic security, there are many entities that have electronic documents that are exposed to electronic attacks, and therefore many institutions are losing their government records and data, and this is a great challenge for researchers, archivists, and communities from different parts of the world who meet during Congressional workshops and sessions. Global Archives to discuss archiving issues in artificial intelligence and their sustainability and to contribute to document indexing and other modern technological techniques that play an important role in preserving and documenting archives and records.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Raisi explained that the World Archives Congress, in which more than 5,000 participants from 135 countries participate, is full of a diverse and innovative agenda. He praised the success of the meeting of the Arab Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives and other fruitful archival meetings, in addition to the number of international participations and the distinguished attendance from various countries at The Arab, regional and international levels during the activities of the first day came up with scientific and diverse discussions, a clear vision and ideas that contribute to serving the future of the archiving profession and its challenges.
He pointed out that the Congress of the International Council on Archives is keen to be a global platform for promoting the culture of creativity and innovation among emerging generations, and provides school and university students, through the “Hackathon”, which is organized for the first time in the history of this event, the opportunity to present innovative scientific solutions in the archive sector, which contributes to Expanding their knowledge and developing their awareness by discussing archiving issues and finding mechanisms and means to make these documents available to researchers and students of science.
His Excellency thanked the Emirates News Agency, the leading national media institution and media partner for the current session of the International Council on Archives Abu Dhabi Congress, for highlighting the importance of the Congress as a global platform for exchanging experiences and consolidating efforts in developing the archive sector and highlighting the pioneering role of the UAE in supporting the development and progress of this sector.
Founded in 1948, the International Council on Archives is an organization dedicated to promoting archive preservation and providing access throughout the world.
The Council cooperates with UNESCO, the BlueShield Foundation, and other international non-governmental organizations to provide training courses, develop standards, and educate the public about the importance of documentary records.
The Council addresses important issues, such as the permanent preservation of complex digital records, the technologies required to make accurate records more widely available for educational purposes, and defining the standards and legal requirements that regulate the preservation process.
Assem Al-Kholy / Reem Al-Hajri
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