Oman participates in conference of archivists in Kazakhstan

Astana: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the opening of the 3rd Conference of Archivists, hosted by the city of Astana in the Republic of Kazakhstan from 8-12 June, with a wide participation of archival institutions, experts, and specialists from various countries around the world.

The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman to the conference was headed by Dr. Hamad Mohammed Al Dhawyani, Chairman of the National Records and Archives Authority.

The conference is organized in cooperation with and the support of a number of international organizations and institutions concerned with documentary memory and archival heritage, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Council on Archives (ICA), and international partners supporting digital archive themes and the development of modern archival practices.

The organization of the conference this year comes under the title "Digital Archive Exhibition," serving as an international platform for dialogue and the exchange of expertise on the future of archives in light of digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications.

The conference proceedings discussed a number of pivotal topics, including the digital archive, the employment of artificial intelligence in the archival sector, the development of archival infrastructure, the ethics of using modern technologies, the sustainability of digital preservation, and the exchange of best practices among archival institutions at the regional and international levels.

The participation of the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the National Records and Archives Authority, in this conference comes within the framework of its keenness to enhance its presence in specialized international platforms, review global experiences in the field of digital archiving, and explore cooperation opportunities with international archival institutions, thereby contributing to supporting the authority’s efforts in preserving the Omani national memory and developing the archival work environment according to the latest professional standards and practices.