Paris: Shaikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of an agreement to digitise UNESCO’s global archive with a US$6 million grant from the Sharjah Book Authority.
The project, based on directives from the Ruler of Sharjah, aims to preserve global heritage, protect important documents, and ensure digital accessibility, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
It will span five years and include the digitisation of books, manuscripts, audio recordings, documentaries, and various archival materials.