Dubai, UAE, 10 November 2026: Dr Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, welcomed a delegation from the National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), comprising a number of the Centre's professors and officials. The visit aimed to explore cooperation opportunities, share expertise, and leverage available resources to support scientific research and promote knowledge.
The meeting highlighted the key services and knowledge resources that Mohammed Bin Rashid Library offers to students, researchers, and community members, including its print and digital collections, databases, dedicated research and study spaces, and diverse cultural programmes and events. It also reviewed the Library's role in fostering learning and stimulating engagement and integration between academic and knowledge institutions and the wider community.
Both sides also discussed the role of AI in facilitating access to information, analysing data, and enhancing the Library's practical applications. They further explored opportunities for cooperation and ways to leverage their respective expertise to support specialised studies and research, raise awareness of space science and technology, and promote scientific literacy across all segments of society.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed the third edition of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit, organised by Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on 16–17 November. The Summit serves as an international platform bringing together experts, specialists, and leaders of knowledge institutions to discuss developments across the library and publishing sectors, and exchange insights on the future of the knowledge industry amid rapid advances in AI technologies.
Members of the NSSTC delegation also presented the Centre's key achievements and research projects, namely its contribution to the development of the Arab Satellite 813, alongside its specialised research and projects in space science and remote sensing technologies. These efforts contribute to advancing the UAE's space sector, strengthening research capabilities, and developing national talent in advanced scientific and technological fields.
The visit included an introductory tour of Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, during which the delegation explored its sublibraries, state-of-the-art facilities, collections, and services. Delegation members expressed their admiration for the Library's architectural design, modern facilities, and diverse collections, highlighting its role in enriching the UAE's cultural and knowledge landscape.
At the end of the visit, both sides exchanged commemorative shields. The NSSTC presented one to Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, which, in turn, presented a similar gift to the Centre. This exchange reflected their mutual appreciation, and underscored the importance of strengthening institutional relations and expanding cooperation in scientific, knowledge-based, and research fields in support of their shared objectives.