Medina hosted a scientific conference titled “The Use of Intelligent Technologies in the Preservation of Heritage” at the training hall of the King Abdulaziz Complex for Waqf Libraries headquarters.
According to SPA, the event was part of scientific programs designed to raise awareness about the latest practices and technologies that support the restoration and preservation of heritage.
Dr. Hassan Al-Suraihi, a professor of information sciences and editor-in-chief of the King Abdulaziz Complex for Waqf Libraries journal, led the conference. He presented the most prominent modern applications of intelligent technologies in heritage safeguarding and explained their role in documenting, managing, and providing heritage collections to specialists and researchers to optimize the exploitation of cultural heritage.
The complex organized the event to disseminate specialized knowledge and keep pace with technological transformations in the conservation of documents, Waqf libraries, and heritage through programs that encourage the exchange of expertise.
Where was the heritage preservation conference held and what was its title? The conference was held in the training hall of the King Abdulaziz Complex for Waqf Libraries headquarters in Medina. The event was titled “The Use of Intelligent Technologies in the Preservation of Heritage” and served as part of the complex’s scientific programs to raise awareness about restoration and preservation technologies.
Who led the conference and what specific topics were presented? Dr. Hassan Al-Suraihi, who is a professor of information sciences and the editor-in-chief of the King Abdulaziz Complex for Waqf Libraries journal, led the session. He presented the most prominent modern applications of intelligent technologies and discussed how these tools help in documenting and managing heritage collections for researchers.
What are the broader goals of the King Abdulaziz Complex for Waqf Libraries regarding these programs? The complex aims to disseminate specialized knowledge and accompany technological transformations within the fields of Waqf libraries, documents, and heritage conservation. By organizing these scientific programs, the complex seeks to promote the exchange of expertise and increase awareness of the best practices in the field.