SIBF 2025 seminar explores Quranic documentation in AI era

November 15, 2025 / 4:19 PM

Sharjah24: The seminar “Scientific Documentation: An Original Approach with a Contemporary Vision,” organised by the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah during the Sharjah International Book Fair in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, the University of Sharjah, and Al Qasimia University, highlighted the need to advance scientific documentation in the age of artificial intelligence. Participants emphasised the development of new standards, modern technical tools for scholarly documentation, and the establishment of methodological foundations for universities and research platforms to verify and generate texts in accordance with global best practices.

AI-assisted research and collaboration

The seminar recommended adopting AI-driven text generation as a research assistant, following internationally recognised methodologies for documentation. It called for intensified collaboration among academic and research institutions to share expertise and data, launch joint projects, explore new dimensions in Quranic linguistic studies, and enhance translations to preserve the rich Quranic heritage.

Strengthening research and global presence

Dr Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, Secretary-General of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, stressed the importance of cooperation with leading national universities with global scientific recognition. The seminar gathered experts from participating universities to discuss Quranic studies, emphasising that modern technologies, systematic documentation, and methodological rigour are essential for preserving cultural heritage and promoting scholarly research for future generations.

Focus on methodological rigor

The seminar addressed three main areas: scientific documentation methodologies, documentation in Quranic readings and related sciences, and the reliability of scientific texts in the AI era.