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2/28/25, 8:40 AM Under The Patronage And Presence Of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi The First International Reprographic Rights Conference Kicks Of…
Solution' with Sarah Tran from IFRRO, James Bennett from the UK Copyright Licensing
Agency, and Ana Maria Cabanillas from the Copyright Administration Centre in Argentina
(CADRA).

A third session, titled 'Artificial Intelligence and Libraries in the Digital Age,' explored the
impact of technological developments on libraries' future and AI's role in enhancing access
to knowledge and protecting reprographic rights. Moderated by Alia Al Shamsi, the panel
featured Fatima Al Hosani from the Ministry of Economy, Michael Healy from CCC, Nadia
Masoud from the University of Sharjah, and Sheikha Al Mutairi from the Emirates Library and
Information Association.

The session focused on how creators and institutions adapt to digital and societal
transformations impacting intellectual property rights. Notable attendees included writer and
media figure Mohammed Bin Dakhin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ERRA; His
Excellency Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association; Dr
Abdullah Al Sharhan, Secretary and Member of the Board of Directors of ERRA; writer Nadia
Al Najjar; and Ahmed Hussein, CEO of the Malaysia Copyright Centre (MARC).
Honouring:

The first day also featured an honouring ceremony in an initiative that underscores the
conference's commitment to recognising pioneering efforts in copyright protection and
fostering international cooperation. During the event, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi
presented appreciation awards to key strategic partners, including His Excellency Abdullah
bin Touq Al Marri, Ministry of Economy and Sarah Tran, IFRRO, as well as the conference
speakers. This recognition celebrated their valuable contributions to raising awareness of
intellectual property and reprographic rights while highlighting their efforts to keep pace with
digital and legislative developments in the field.

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