Manama: Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Affairs at the Royal Court, and Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Archives and Library of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bahrain's Royal Archives and King Hamad Digital Library and the UAE's National Archives and Library. The MoU is aimed at strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest, and enhancing efforts to preserve shared cultural and historical heritage.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the MoU also includes the exchange of important documents, participation in cultural activities, and advancing archiving and documentation practices. Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi emphasized that the MoU will strengthen Bahrain-UAE ties and support historical record preservation by benefiting from the UAE's expertise in archiving and technology.
Abdullah Majid Al Ali highlighted the long-standing partnership and described the MoU as a step toward advancing joint efforts to safeguard national heritage and historical documentation. He underscored the key role of both institutions in cultural documentation and emphasized the importance of the MoU in strengthening joint preservation efforts.
The agreement includes provisions for training in documentary heritage preservation, consulting on historical document management, manuscript restoration, conservation of audiovisual records, and mutual participation in specialized seminars, workshops, and exhibitions focused on archiving and digital libraries.