10 Jun 2026

Dubai Launches National Digital Archive Initiative

Dubai has launched the Dubai Archive, a major national initiative designed to strengthen digital governance, preserve institutional knowledge, and safeguard the emirate’s historical and cultural legacy for future generations.

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Led by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, the project aims to establish an advanced digital archiving and document management system across government and semi-government entities. The initiative will unify archiving policies, improve information accessibility, support open data objectives, and enhance government efficiency through the adoption of international best practices.

Powered by artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, Dubai Archive will help organisations preserve, manage and retrieve records more effectively while improving information security and supporting informed decision-making. The project reinforces the growing recognition of information as a strategic asset and positions Dubai as a global leader in knowledge management and the preservation of national memory.

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