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Another objective of the platform is to provide an integrated Arab system for seamless access to
information sources and knowledge content continuously. For instance, it can accommodate the

various needs of education and research by offering a knowledge base rich in digital content in
Arabic and other languages, while also adhering to international standards and protections when

building digital libraries and servers to enhance accessibility and the development, preservation,
and availability of digital memory.

Furthermore, it aims to aid in the development of knowledge institutions and societies by
providing innovative solutions for digital systems and knowledge content, while ensuring access

to all age groups and knowledge fields, as well as providing a unique and integrated Arab system
for building libraries and preserving institutions’ digital memory through a unified Arab platform.
Moreover, it aims to develop a sophisticated digital storage structure to ensure the conservation

and seamless handling of all kinds of digital sources including books, articles, studies, research,
images, videos, audio recordings, and other forms of digital content.

3 digital portals and 20 specialized digital libraries:

The DKH is divided into three distinct digital portals to offer advanced and personalized search
options aligning with the requirements of different users. The ‘Reader General Portal’ includes

large knowledge and scientific caches covering a variety of disciplines and areas of interest for
readers of all categories and age groups. The second portal – ‘Researchers Portal’ – includes a
wide range of materials, studies, research, and scientific articles, which are specifically designed

to meet the needs of academic communities and educational institutions. Meanwhile, the third
portal, ‘Children and Students Portal’, offers a vast collection of stories and books for children

and young people, which is abundant with recreational knowledge content that will elevate their
learning experience innovatively and entertainingly.

The DKH has created 20 specialized libraries, recognizing the urgent need to provide specific
books and knowledge sources in alignment with their unique requirements and categories, as

well as the key role in facilitating research and other related efforts. These libraries are classified
by areas of knowledge. Some of the vital libraries are the Artificial Intelligence Library, Energy

Library, University Library, School Library, Legal Library, Economic Library, Literary Library,
Historical Library, Space Library, Children’s Stories Library, Sustainable Development Library,

Arabic Language Library, etc.

Unified digital repository for Dubai Government and its departments:

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