Khalid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi: "The vision of the ruler of Sharjah made the document a reference to enhancing awareness and an approach to the future industry "
Sharjah, June 10/ WAM/ Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, head of the Documentation House in the Emirate of Sharjah, stressed that the emirate’s celebration of the International Archive Week, which takes place during the period from 9 to 13 June, constitutes an opportunity to highlight the exceptional vision and the continuous efforts adopted by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah in preserving the documents and preserving history in a way that reflects the depth of identity The cultural heritage, noting that His Highness directed years ago to establish an integrated structure that is concerned with collecting, preserving and providing documents in accordance with the best international standards in recognition of the importance of the document in preserving the rights of individuals and institutions and documenting the state’s march.
Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi said in statements to him: “Our celebration of the International Archive Week this year comes to confirm again the central position occupied by documents in building societies and their development and in the Emirate of Sharjah, whose leadership was known in various fields. Government according to international best practices.
He explained that the document house continues through its qualified cadres and modern technologies to perform its pivotal role in organizing and preserving government documents and enhancing societal culture with the importance of the document and facilitating access to information in a way that supports the decision -making and serves researchers and society, stressing the keenness to achieve the vision of the house in preserving the local documentary stock and cooperation with local and international authorities to establish Sharjah’s position as a leading position in this field in the region.
He said: “In this World Archive Week, we confirm our commitment to continuing to work on developing the system of preserving government and historical documents in the emirate and educating the community about its importance and ensuring the continuity of this civilized role that we are proud of and benefit from advanced technologies in artificial intelligence and digital transformation in line with the aspirations of the future and preserves our documentary heritage for future generations.”
The International Archives Week is an annual occasion organized by the International Archive Association (ICA) and aims to raise global awareness of the importance of documents and records in preserving human memory and enhancing transparency and governance as well as supporting the efforts of documentary institutions in various countries of the world.
Dar Al -Duaqa in the Emirate of Sharjah shall participate in this event, confirming its pivotal role in preserving the historical heritage and perpetuating the culture of documents as an essential component of societal, cultural and civilizational development.
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