The "Mohammed bin Rashid Library" was opened in Dubai to consolidate the country's position as a knowledge capital in the region
Mohammed bin Rashid: Libraries consolidate our identity.. our culture.. and our roots.. and shape our future and the future of our generations.
Vice President of the State during the inauguration of «Mohammed bin Rashid Library».
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the "Mohammed bin Rashid Library", the new cultural beacon in Dubai and the UAE, which aims to promote and popularize the culture of reading and support creative, cognitive and artistic activity at the individual and community levels. Providing a knowledge platform for intellectual, literary and creative minds in the region and the world, and supporting and facilitating the access of books, both paper and digital, to people of different groups and interests, with a focus on the youth category, as part of an effort aimed at building an Arab generation that understands the importance of reading and culture in supporting the development process in their societies.
The new knowledge edifice will contribute to consolidating the UAE’s position as an incubator for culture and creativity in the region, an incubator for qualitative intellectual, knowledge and literacy initiatives and projects in the Arab world, a supporter of the distinguished Arab intellectual and literary product, an advanced center for paper and digital publishing in accordance with the highest international publishing standards, and a sponsor of some of the most important and highest literary awards It is an active center for the most important literary and creative events, exhibitions and festivals.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "Our goal with the library is to promote reading, spread knowledge and support researchers, creators and scientists... Our goal with the library is to illuminate human thought," noting that "the first commandment from heaven is (Read)... and today we launch an edifice." culturally and intellectually for our generations to implement this commandment.”
His Highness added: "The economy needs knowledge, politics needs wisdom, and nations need to learn...and all of that is in the book...and today we have an edifice that includes millions of books to develop our developmental path," noting that "libraries consolidate our identity...our culture...and our roots. It creates our future and the future of our generations.”
This came during a special ceremony organized at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
His Highness toured the various sections of the library and its facilities, where he inspected some of its content and holdings, stressing the importance of providing the library with what is new in the Arab and international publishing arena, and transforming the library into a knowledge center that witnesses cultural and creative activities throughout the year.
The opening and the tour were attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Supreme Chairman of the Emirates Group, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and Mohammed bin Abdullah, Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Al Gergawi, Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and a number of ministers, directors of government departments and officials.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library, which overlooks the Dubai Creek, was built on an area covering more than half a million square feet between the land area and the area of the seven-storey building, at a total cost of about one billion dirhams.
Throughout its seven floors, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library includes a huge knowledge content that consists of more than 1.1 million books and digital books in Arabic and foreign languages, more than six million scientific theses, about 73,000 music tracks, 57,000 videos, about 13,000 articles, and more. From 5,000 historical paper and electronic periodicals as an archive for 325 years, about 35,000 paper and electronic journals from around the world, and nearly 500 rare collectibles.
Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, said: "The Mohammed bin Rashid Library embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which aims to strengthen the cultural and knowledge sector in the UAE and build a generation armed with science and knowledge to lead our future and advance the components of our civilization." ».
He pointed out that "the Mohammed bin Rashid Library is one of the most unique public library buildings in the region and the world, as it constitutes an architectural icon and a unique knowledge and cultural beacon that combines authenticity and contemporary, to reflect Dubai's past, cultural heritage, present and future aspirations," noting that "the library adds a new dimension." To the existing knowledge economy in the country, in terms of changing the concept of libraries of the twenty-first century, to express the future trends of the next generation of libraries based on the latest technologies.”
Al Murr stressed that the library will contribute to the preservation of literature, culture and Arab and international heritage and the consolidation of reading and knowledge in the Emirati and Arab society as a way of life to support the national strategy for reading, and enhance Dubai's position as a global cultural capital.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library falls under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the largest development, humanitarian and empowerment institution of its kind in the region, within the axis of spreading education and knowledge, one of the five work sectors of the Foundation, through dozens of initiatives seeking to improve the cultural and knowledge reality in the region.
The library also translates the goals of the National Reading Strategy (2016-2026), which seeks to build an Emirati knowledge society, where reading is an integral part of its daily life.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library overlooks the Dubai Creek, and was designed in the form of the wooden stand used to carry books, known as “the departed”, with a total area of 581,903 square feet (equivalent to more than 54,000 square metres).
The library provides a stimulating environment with creative horizons that advances the cultural and creative product in the country, as it accommodates all segments of society, including youth, children, government and private institutions, writers, researchers, thinkers and artists. It also receives readers and literary and intellectual personalities from all over the region and the world.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library consists of nine specialized libraries: the Public Library, the Emirates Library, the Youth Library, the Children's Library, the Special Collections Library, the Map and Atlas Library, the Arts and Media Library, the Business Library, and the Periodicals Library.
In addition to paper books, the library provides access to a wide range of e-books and other digital media, and access to millions of books, information sources and content from all over the world.
The public library is one of the largest sections in the Mohammed bin Rashid Library;
It includes more than 29,000 titles, and is available to various segments of society, especially school and university students, and reading and reading enthusiasts, through books and available paper and digital publications that deal with various and varied topics that suit different interests;
Such as languages, history, geography, philosophy, health, sports, self-development, and literature, including novels and short stories, available in both Arabic and English.
The public library includes a seating area to browse books, within a comfortable and stimulating reading environment.
The Emirates Library sheds light on the multiple aspects of the rich Emirati culture and components of its identity, starting with the ancient civilizations that inhabited the region and practiced their commercial activities in the Arabian Peninsula, to the United Arab Emirates taking its first steps in the process of development and nation-building, through today’s leaders, along with innovators, creators and historians And thinkers and writers, in addition to the contemporary renaissance witnessed in various fields of culture and art.
The Emirates Library includes more than 15,000 works, including a wide range of books, documents and periodicals on everything related to the history of the UAE, the successive civilizations in the region and archaeological discoveries, in addition to a special section on Emirati literature that includes various books in novels, stories and poetry, in addition to paper and digital materials. An audio-visual presentation that addresses the components of the Emirati cultural and social identity, such as Emirati cuisine, local antiquities, music and handicrafts, in addition to the agricultural wealth in the UAE.
The Children's Library aims to support the reading, teaching and pedagogical needs of children aged between 5 and 11 years.
The Children's Library contains a beautiful and inspiring collection of carefully selected publications, comprising more than 25,000 titles, including picture stories, reference books, encyclopedias, early learning books, board books for preschoolers and primary school children, in addition to a collection of 3D books that It is a fun and inspiring reading and visual experience for young children of awareness-forming age.
The Children's Library also includes a variety of books and publications targeting children of determination, such as talking books, Braille books for the visually impaired, and sensory books.
The Children’s Library is keen to provide its children with a spacious space that combines learning and fun, in which they move between its corridors, interacting with the paper book and with technology, by browsing the digital versions that are designed and presented in an attractive way.
Within the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the "Special Collections Library" includes a valuable collection of old and out-of-print books and periodicals, collected and acquired from around the world, dating back to the early twentieth century.
Due to the invaluable historical value of many of the collectibles, in addition to the exposure of some of them to the effects of time, use and inappropriate storage, they were preserved under special conditions, with the provision of the best and most modern display and storage mechanisms, and taking into account all appropriate climatic conditions.
Rare materials can be made available to researchers or those wishing to view them under the supervision of the library staff.
The special collection includes old books and periodicals published before 1950, including a group of Arabic periodicals dating back to the early twentieth century.
The library, for example, houses a collection of periodicals on Arab film, including periodicals from the golden age of Egyptian cinema.
The Special Collections Library also contains a number of works from other library collections, such as old maps from the Map and Atlas Library, as well as some holographic books from the Children's Library.
The Journals Library provides academics, researchers, students, businessmen and the public with access to a wide range of magazines, newspapers, newsletters and periodicals specializing in politics, thought, economics, science, technology and literature, in paper and digital format, within a comfortable environment, during which the visitor can browse through magazines and periodicals. Old or current from different parts of the region and the world, in Arabic, English or any other language.
The content of the periodical library is categorized in such a way that it is easy for the visitor to access the source or information he needs.
This library includes one of the largest reading collections in the region for young people and boys, through nearly 11,000 titles, covering useful, exciting and interesting, including fantasy books, novels and science fiction, as well as biographies, art, culture, science and sports books, and an impressive collection of graphic novels. (Comics), in both Arabic and English, and other topics that attract young people.
The Youth Library receives special attention from those in charge of it, given that Arab societies are considered “young societies”, as about 60% of the population in the Arab world is under the age of 25, and more than 28% of the population of the Middle East is in the age group. Between 15 and 29 years old, making this region one of the youngest in the world, as the average age of young people in the Arab world is 22 years compared to the global average of 28 years.
This section of the "Mohammed bin Rashid Library" seeks to help young people and boys, especially in adolescence, to make the most of their time between the corridors and spaces of the library, while also providing them with a comprehensive set of digital services that they can access at any time and from anywhere. Within a long-term goal, it seeks to build a close relationship between them and the library so that it becomes an integral part of their lives, and in a way that enhances the culture of reading as an authentic daily habit for them.
The Arts and Media Library includes more than 15,000 print and digital works, spanning multiple media in art, architecture, design, fashion, music, performing arts, and the written word.
The library consists of different sections that can be used for reading and work, a gymnasium, TV screens, and spaces for audio-visual collections, in addition to allocating a space for virtual reality applications.
The library also provides spaces for meetings, lectures and event organization, art performances and interactive activities, in addition to reading and writing groups, author and autograph events, film screenings, creative and musical performances, and competitions.
The Library of Maps and Atlases is one of the most important sections and main libraries within the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, and it is one of the most comprehensive and rich libraries in the region. Languages, thus constituting a destination of knowledge for researchers, historians, academics, travelers and investigative scholars.
The Business Library aims to provide knowledge and resources to entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and students in the field of business administration. The library contains nearly 25,000 titles on business administration, in addition to e-books, articles, studies and other resources.
Business professionals, early career professionals, and students can benefit from the content offered by this library, enabling them to gain a broad understanding of the business sector and its diverse fields.
In addition to books, the Business Library provides select electronic resources such as business databases, and provides access to company information, directories and reports.
The library also provides a space for organizing dialogue sessions and discussion meetings between entrepreneurs from time to time, to investigate the reality of the business sector in the region, and to explore new and diverse investment horizons.
• The library's content includes more than 1.1 million paper and digital books in Arabic and foreign languages, and more than 6 million scientific theses.
The cost of the library is one billion dirhams, and it will receive visitors as of Thursday, June 16th.
Deputy Head of State:
• “Our goal with the library is to promote reading, spread knowledge, and support researchers, creators and scientists.. Our goal with the library is to illuminate human thought.”
• “Economy needs knowledge, politics needs wisdom, and nations need to learn..and all of that is in the book..and today we have an edifice that includes millions of books.”
Muhammad Al-Murr:
• «The library embodies the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid aimed at strengthening the cultural and knowledge sector in the Emirates».
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