Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- September 2025. Naseej for Technology, the region's leading provider of digital transformation and knowledge management solutions, has successfully concluded its participation in the 28th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Special Libraries Association – Arabian Gulf Chapter (SLA/AGC 2025), held September 16 – 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jeddah, in collaboration with the Saudi Library Commission.
The three-day event, themed "Towards the Sustainability of Knowledge and the Preservation of Culture and Heritage", brought together library leaders, cultural experts, and decision-makers to explore the role of emerging technologies in redefining library operations and cultural preservation. Naseej's participation reinforced its position as a trusted partner for special libraries and cultural institutions across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Highlights and Outcomes
Naseej engaged with delegates from libraries, cultural centers, and ministries. The company hosted live demos and delivered Digital Readiness Consultations, helping institutions assess their current systems and chart tailored digital transformation journeys. Several exploratory meetings were held with customers, with discussions paving the way for future collaborations and pilots that will further support special libraries and institutions in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Naseej also contributed thought leadership through its dedicated session "Building a Roadmap for Sustainable Digital Transformation in Libraries", led by Majd Alhaji, Director of Digital Advisory Services for the Cultural Sector. The session outlined practical steps for integrating AI applications, digitization strategies, and governance frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability.
Solutions and Services on Display
During SLA/AGC 2025, Naseej presented its integrated portfolio of solutions tailored for the evolving needs of special libraries in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC:
- Medad Library Services Platform (LSP) – A flagship cloud-native platform unifying library operations and delivering AI-powered services to enhance user experience.
- Digitization & Museum Technologies – Enabling preservation and access to rare manuscripts, documents, and heritage collections.
- Information Resources – Providing access to premium research databases and digital content.
- Collections Care and Conservation Solutions – Specialized services to maintain and restore rare and fragile collections.
- Smart Digital Archiving – Featuring intelligent metadata management and advanced search capabilities.
- Strategic Consulting for AI Readiness – Supporting libraries in building sustainable, future-ready digital transformation roadmaps.
"SLA/AGC 2025 was an important opportunity to demonstrate how digital transformation and AI can redefine the role of libraries and cultural institutions in Saudi Arabia and the GCC," said Eng. Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej for Technology. "Our engagements here reaffirm our mission to empower institutions not just to adapt to change, but to lead it through scalable, sustainable, and regionally relevant solutions."
Following the event, Naseej invites institutions across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to continue the dialogue through customized Digital Readiness Consultations and solution demos.
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About Naseej for Technology
Naseej for Technology, the leading provider of knowledge solutions in the region, has served academic institutions, cultural centers, and government organizations since 1989. With over 500 skilled professionals, Naseej delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, including Business, Cultural, and Higher Education solutions, to drive digital transformation forward. Naseej empowers its partners to streamline operations, enhance user experiences, and achieve their strategic goals. Through innovative solutions like Medad Cloud Platform and initiatives like Naseej Academy, Naseej continues to shape the future of education and knowledge management across the region.
About SLA/AGC 2025
The 28th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Special Libraries Association – Arabian Gulf Chapter, co-hosted by the Saudi Library Commission, will be held in Jeddah from September 16–18, 2025. This premier event gathers Gulf and international experts to explore smart technologies, sustainability, digital transformation, and legal frameworks in heritage preservation and library innovation. Featuring cutting-edge topics like AI, blockchain, IoT, AR/VR, and governance, SLA/AGC 2025 serves as a global platform for advancing knowledge management and safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.
