Riyadh, KSA – 16 November 2023
Naseej, the leading provider of library solutions, proudly announced its role as a diamond sponsor in the 34th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI) Conference. The conference, held in collaboration with the Saudi Libraries Commission in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focused on the theme of “Arab Libraries and Information Institutions and their Role in Promoting the Economy and Entrepreneurship.”
Notably, Naseej had the privilege of hosting a visit from His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Bin Talal Bin Badr Al-Saud, the Secretary General of King Fahd National Library. This visit served as a testament to the ongoing digital transformation occurring in the libraries and information sector throughout the Kingdom.
During the conference’s opening day, Mr. Ahmad Abdulsalam, Product Owner at Naseej, delivered an engaging presentation on “The Role of Libraries in Empowering Entrepreneurship.” He highlighted the crucial role libraries play in fostering innovation and explored the technology solutions that effectively support entrepreneurial endeavors. Drawing from a wealth of examples from both Arab and international libraries, he highlighted Naseej’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through its comprehensive range of solutions.
Furthermore, the conference’s main ceremony witnessed the announcement of Naseej Academy Library and Information Pioneers Award winners. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of library and information management practices. By honoring these pioneers, Naseej Academy seeks to inspire others in the industry to push boundaries and embrace innovation.
To complement the conference, Naseej showcased a wide range of solutions for the digital transformation of Cultural Centers, professional databases, and collections care services at the accompanying exhibition. These solutions included MEDAD Cloud Library Services Platform, EXPM services, Bibliotheca solutions, Furhat Robotics, MediaInfo technologies, AskZad, and the Arabic Union Catalogue.
Commenting on Naseej’s participation in the event, Mr. Othman Al-Abdulkarim, Naseej CEO, said: “Our participation in the 34th AFLI Conference aligns with Naseej’s mission to empower libraries and librarians with the latest technology solutions. We aim to transform libraries into cultural centers while delivering an engaging experience to library patrons in the Kingdom and the Middle East region.”
Since 1989, Naseej has earned the trust of numerous esteemed clients in the library sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region. Notable clients include the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Library, as well as other libraries and archive centers. Naseej is dedicated to achieving digital transformation across the Library Sector, empowering customers to efficiently manage their knowledge assets, streamline information, and empower end-users. The company offers a wide range of technology solutions for the library sector, including the MEDAD Library Services Platform, Smart Solutions and Robotics, Collections Management, Digitization Solutions, Professional Databases, and more.
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