(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) signed a cooperation agreement to digitally transform the National Library of Kuwait, enabling the digitization of heritage content and public and research access via advanced digital platforms.
In a press statement Tuesday, KFAS said the agreement coincided with a visit by an OCIS delegation as part of a partnership dating back to 1997.
The visit featured a presentation and exhibition at KFAS headquarters outlining the Centre's mission and longstanding collaboration with the Foundation.
The agreement aims to establish a unified national catalogue interlinking collections related to Islamic and Kuwaiti studies according to international cataloguing standards, while developing a modern digital infrastructure to enable open access to knowledge and expand educational and research use.
Both sides agreed on an implementation roadmap covering technical governance, cataloguing and digitization priorities, and capacity building through training programs and knowledge exchange.
The event reviewed cooperation tracks with OCIS in education, research and publishing, and the role of the National Library of Kuwait in preserving and providing access to the nation's knowledge heritage.
KFAS Director General Dr. Amina Farhan delivered remarks celebrating the historic partnership and the Centre's 40th anniversary, highlighting milestones since the Kuwait International Program for Islamic Studies and the partnership's support for scientific research, civilizational dialogue and talent development.
OCIS Director Dr. Farhan Nizami spoke about the depth of cooperation with KFAS and its extension through fellowships and scientific support.
This reaffirms the Foundation's commitment to strengthening its partnership with OCIS, building a robust knowledge ecosystem and developing modern digital infrastructures that facilitate open access and advance research and education. (end)
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