ELIA discusses cooperation with the Royal Library in Rabat

During the visit, topics related to manuscripts and printed books were discussed, and the history of book libraries and their role in preserving cultural heritage were reviewed.

Manuscript restoration

The delegation also learned about the work mechanisms followed in the Restoration Department, where they were shown manual and automated book and manuscript binding and restoration methods.

The tour also included a visit to the Digitisation Department, where the delegation learned about manuscript digitisation systems and methods for digitally preserving manuscripts to ensure the sustainability of this cultural heritage for future generations.

Supporting research

In addition, the delegation visited the Research Services Department, where they were briefed on the efforts made to support researchers specialising in the scientific investigation of manuscripts.

At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation received a collection of recent publications from the Royal Library, which shed light on various aspects of Arab-Islamic heritage.

Enhancing mutual cooperation and exchange expertise

Fahad Al Maamari expressed his happiness with the visit, saying that ELIA was honoured to visit one of the most prominent cultural institutions in the Arab world. He explained that the Association discussed with the library's management ways to enhance mutual cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of restoration, digitisation, and research services.

This visit represents an important step toward achieving the Association's goals of developing library and knowledge work regionally and internationally.