It supports the vision of the UAE and its preparations for the future, according to a work system based on science and knowledge

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library..a new cultural edifice that enhances the civilized role of the state

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Members of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library stressed the importance of the library’s role as a scientific and knowledge edifice that consolidates the country’s position as a civilized destination and enhances its efforts aimed at enriching the cultural scene and supporting the creative movement in the region and the world, thus contributing to accelerating the pace of intellectual achievements.

The members of the Board of Directors indicated that the library would support writers, researchers, writers and innovators, and contribute to providing the necessary capabilities to continue growth in the sectors of culture and creativity in line with the UAE’s vision to prepare for the future according to a work system based on science and knowledge.

A member of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library, Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Mazrouei, affirmed that “The Mohammed bin Rashid Library embodies the vision and aspirations of the leadership towards promoting knowledge and culture, representing a natural extension of many initiatives and cultural visions that contribute to building a society with a great deal of culture.” and awareness.”

Al Mazrouei added: "The library will provide great knowledge, cultural and economic value to the region, in addition to being an important shift in the library sector at all levels, in light of the innovative solutions it provides that ensure stimulating the passion for knowledge among all segments of Emirati society, and enhance the positive and constructive impact of the local and Arab cultural scene."

Saeed Al-Attar, Assistant Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, confirmed that “the opening of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, this huge cultural edifice, comes as an embodiment of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, May God protect him, in building a society based on culture and knowledge that puts science and culture at the forefront of national projects, in a way that supports stimulating passion for the written word locally and in the Arab world.

He added, "The library was established under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to support and enhance the country's comprehensive strategy in the cultural and knowledge sector, contribute to enhancing and enrich the intellectual, creative and knowledge scene in the Arab world, and devote the importance of achieving cultural and knowledge gains among members of society as culture and knowledge." It is one of the factors in building a better life and a better future for societies.”

Media and writer Yasser Saeed Hareb said: "The library constitutes a great literary and scientific value for the Arab world, and embodies one aspect of the cultural renaissance that the Emirate of Dubai has witnessed over the past years to enhance the country's position as a cultural metropolis and a beacon of knowledge that attracts researchers, writers, thinkers and creators from the region and the world." Today, the library joins the list of the most prominent national and Arab initiatives to encourage reading and knowledge in the region thanks to the books and reference sources it provides in various fields and disciplines to contribute to shaping the future of the cultural scene at all levels.

Malik Al Malik, Director-General of the Dubai Development Authority and Chairman of the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, said: “The Mohammed bin Rashid Library today represents one of the pillars of the rational leadership’s strategy to promote the knowledge economy in the United Arab Emirates, and an important knowledge, educational and entertainment interface that encourages members of society to read and contributes to reading. Enriching the Arab cultural scene in a way that supports the country’s position as a global center for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a forum for talents.

Malik added, "The library's reliance on the use of the latest global library technology and artificial intelligence will contribute to providing qualitative and unique services in a stimulating environment with creative horizons that advance the cultural and creative product in the country, and accommodate all segments of society, including youth, children, government and private institutions, through various specialized libraries." which it includes;

To contribute to encouraging all its components to read and acquire knowledge.”

Member of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Jamal Al Shehhi, said, "The library constitutes an important cultural edifice for the knowledge and cultural scene at the local and Arab levels, one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the world, and a unique knowledge destination, offering everyone a unique journey through a wealth of books." periodicals, references, and audio-visual materials that cover various fields of knowledge within the framework of a vision and strategy to raise the scientific and cultural level, and support social and cultural relations between members of the local community by contributing to creating opportunities for meeting and dialogue through library activities, such as holding seminars, plays, holding exhibitions and others.” .

The Emirati poet and writer, Ibrahim Al Hashemi, expressed his happiness at the opening of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, stressing that “the library represents a strong addition to the Arab world, as it will constitute a unique knowledge and cultural beacon that encourages promising writers, researchers, writers and creators to enhance intellectual production in Arabic and translated in various fields of literature, sciences and arts. In a manner that supports the vision and aspirations of the wise leadership in preserving literature, culture, Arab heritage, the Arabic language and the Emirati cultural heritage.”

Isabelle Belhoul, CEO and member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Literature Foundation and Director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, said: “The Mohammed bin Rashid Library is a landmark of knowledge and a pioneering cultural initiative from Dubai for readers, writers, researchers and learning enthusiasts, as it is an incubator for writers and knowledge seekers in one place.

It also allows emerging writers to hone their skills and meet and learn from authors and publishers, and I am confident that the library will encourage the public to have a passion for reading that will flourish in Dubai and beyond.”

Mohammed Al Mazrouei:

• “The library will provide a great knowledge, cultural and economic value to the region, in addition to being an important shift in the library sector.”

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• «The library embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in building a knowledge-based society».

Yasser Hareb:

• “The library constitutes a great literary and scientific value for the Arab world and embodies the cultural renaissance witnessed by the Emirate of Dubai.”

Malik Al Malik:

• “The library’s adoption of the latest global library technology and artificial intelligence will contribute to providing quality services.”

Jamal Al Shehhi:

• “(The Library) is a unique knowledge destination that offers a unique journey through a wealth of books, periodicals and references.”

Ibrahim Al Hashemi:

• “The library encourages writers, researchers, writers and creators to promote intellectual production in Arabic and translated.”

Isabelle Ballhol:

• «A knowledge educator and a pioneering cultural initiative from Dubai for readers, writers, researchers and enthusiasts of learning».

Library Treasures Exhibition

The Library Treasures exhibition includes a unique collection of rare and ancient books, atlases and manuscripts, some of which date back to the thirteenth century AD, including the first edition of the Holy Qur’an in Arabic issued in Hamburg in 1694, and the first edition of the book “Description of Egypt”, an encyclopedic record of Egyptian antiquities. Egyptian history in the eighteenth century, printed in the years 1809-1828, was written and compiled during the French campaign against Egypt by the French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, in addition to the first editions of many travel books to the Arabian Peninsula, books describing the Middle East, and a valuable set of maps. European and Ottoman Arabia from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries, including a gold and color Ptolemaic map of Arabia printed in 1482, as well as a variety of carefully curated atlases, including an atlas of stars, a sea atlas, and an atlas of horses and falcons.

The Library Treasures exhibition also includes early editions of a number of literary classics, as well as Latin translations of scholarly works from the Islamic Golden Age, as well as rare Arabic magazines and periodicals from the Arab world and beyond, in addition to an impressive collection of signatures of international personalities.

innovation and sustainability

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library uses the latest global library technology and artificial intelligence;

It includes an automated store, an electronic retrieval system for books, self-service kiosks, a book digitization lab, and smart robots to respond to visitors' inquiries, in addition to augmented and virtual reality technologies, among others.

The library is also environmentally friendly, with the highest standards of sustainability in mind.

The library gets 10% of its energy from solar panels installed on the roof of the building.

The external structure is designed to insulate the building's interior, reduce heat gain and help regulate the building's internal environment.

The library enjoys natural lighting thanks to the ceiling windows in the building. The windows of the building also use a smart system to adjust the amounts of light and heat that permeate the building, which increases energy efficiency levels and provides a comfortable atmosphere for visitors.

The library has been designed to reduce irrigation consumption by 50%, and the water collected from the air conditioner is reused to irrigate green spaces.

The location of the library is ideal, as it is located in a central area of ​​the city, allowing easy access by public transport and on foot, and reducing its environmental footprint from energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The library will open its doors to receive visitors and benefit from this new edifice of knowledge, starting on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Information center

The Information Center is one of the vital sections of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, as it constitutes a huge reference center that contains a variety of dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference sources, including Arabic language references.

The center houses more than 4,400 titles, including 1,000 Braille books for the blind.

The information center contains various places and spaces for reading, researching, studying, writing reports, studies, and school, university and academic research.

Language Garden and Library Theater

In addition to the ten major libraries’ collections, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library includes many vital facilities and sections, including the “Language Garden” with its charming view of the Dubai Creek, where it constitutes a “meeting of wisdom” through 60 columns displaying dozens of quotes by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and it reflects several aspects of his vision in leadership, government, advancement of the state, culture, knowledge and education, translated into more than 170 languages, both modern and ancient.

Among the other most important facilities is the “Library Theater”, which is a hall equipped with the latest audio-visual technologies, and contains seats in tiered levels designed for theatrical performances, cultural and intellectual lectures, professional conferences and various types of live events that seek to attract a diverse segment of the audience.

In addition to the main theater inside the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, there is an outdoor theater near the Language Park, which is an ideal space for holding live cultural, artistic and musical events and performances, especially during the winter season with its beautiful weather.

Conference, study and research rooms

Other sections of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library include conference rooms that are ideal for holding meetings, organizing workshops or training courses, or holding meetings with entrepreneurs and companies. The library contains 12 rooms available for reservation, all equipped with LCD screens, multimedia projectors, Web cameras, the latest remote meeting technologies, free Wi-Fi, and other services, in addition to classrooms that open their doors to visitors and all groups of society, whether for study, research, reading or discussions.

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