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The National Library receives a rare collection of Mamluk manuscripts
The donation comprises 47 manuscripts from the 8th and 9th centuries AH, exhibited to the public for the first time last week.
Launch of the redesigned digital library portal
The new portal provides access to more than thirty thousand digitized titles with an advanced search engine.
Cooperation agreement with Bibliotheca Alexandrina for digital manuscript exchange
The agreement gives researchers reciprocal access to more than 100,000 digital manuscript images.
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New acquisitions
The National Library receives a rare collection of Mamluk manuscripts
The donation comprises 47 manuscripts from the 8th and 9th centuries AH, exhibited to the public for the first time last week.
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Announcements
Launch of the redesigned digital library portal
The new portal provides access to more than thirty thousand digitized titles with an advanced search engine.
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Conservation
Restoration of the Historic Newspapers Room completed
After a year of restoration, the hall has been returned to its original splendour with climate-controlled facilities.
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Partnerships
Cooperation agreement with Bibliotheca Alexandrina for digital manuscript exchange
The agreement gives researchers reciprocal access to more than 100,000 digital manuscript images.
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Announcements
Launch of the "Summer of Reading" programme for children
The programme welcomes children aged 6 to 14 with reading activities and storytelling workshops.
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Research & studies
New research grants for young scholars
The grants programme is open to scholars under 35 working on Syrian studies.