Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation has launched 'Dubai Archive', a national project aimed at establishing an advanced system for managing documents and knowledge assets. The strategic initiative supports Dubai's vision to preserve its history and national heritage while strengthening its readiness for the future.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project was launched during a press conference held at the foundation's headquarters in Al Jaddaf. It seeks to support the sustainability of Dubai's institutional memory, enhance government efficiency, and advance digital transformation and knowledge management. In a keynote address during the event, Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, highlighted that 'Dubai Archive' represents a shift in document and knowledge management, establishing an integrated system that strengthens Dubai's institutional memory and supports knowledge sustainability.
Al Murr further explained that a document is not merely an administrative record but a witness to a period, a reflection of decisions, and the outcome of accumulated experiences that form a national memory. He emphasised that the project will help strengthen national identity by preserving Dubai's history and its institutional and cultural heritage. Additionally, it will safeguard national memory for future generations and support the development of a sustainable knowledge infrastructure, ensuring continued access to knowledge, its effective use, and documenting Dubai's achievements as a source of inspiration for the future.
As part of the project's pilot phase, the foundation signed five cooperation agreements with government entities, including Dubai Municipality, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, Digital Dubai Authority, and Dubai Government Human Resources Department, alongside the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. These agreements aim to strengthen institutional integration and unify efforts in archiving and government document management.
The foundation also partnered with ONE ECM, the technical partner for Dubai Archive, to develop and operate an advanced document management and archiving system. This partnership will provide digital archiving and document processing solutions, support integration with government and semi-government systems, and enhance the efficiency of document preservation, management, and retrieval in line with international standards.
'Dubai Archive' is built on an advanced smart system for document and archive management supported by artificial intelligence technologies. It enables efficient document preservation and retrieval, strengthens information security, and protects records from damage or loss. Additionally, it will support institutional integration among government and semi-government entities across the emirate.