The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ICT Department) held, in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Qatar National Library, a lecture on “Virtual Reality to Preserve the Memory of Heritage and Archaeological Monuments in the Arab World”.
At the outset, Dr. Mohamed Jemni, Director of ICT Department, welcomed all participants and commended the fruitful cooperation with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Qatar National Library.
In his opening statement, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, commended the continued support to Arab countries in promoting the use of virtual reality tools and modern technologies for heritage documentation. He highlighted the significant importance of these technologies in safeguarding archaeological monuments and giving them broader interactive and attractive dimensions.
On her part, Dr. Hamada Hasan Al-Sulaiti, Secretary-General of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, underlined the importance of using advanced technology for the protection of Arab heritage and acquiring the skills needed to counter attacks on heritage and all other potential risks. In this regard, she called on relevant ministries and institutions to organize awareness sessions for the preservation of Arab heritage.
The lecture was presented by Dr. Aboul-Ella Hassanien, Founder and Head of the Egyptian Scientific Research Group, who started by highlighting the dangers currently threatening Arab heritage, with supporting pictures and videos. He underlined the significant role and effective contribution of technology, especially smart systems, in preserving the memory of heritage and archaeological monuments. He indicated that modern technologies have added new dimensions to the field of heritage preservation, and facilitated the operations of excavation and the interpretation of antiquities through virtual reality and the use of new technologies, such as drones, artificial intelligence, digital twinning, Blockchain technology, and the Internet of Things.
The lecture was attended by 90 participants from various relevant disciplines.
