Join us for a Qatar National Library webinar dedicated to exploring the importance of open repositories across the Middle East and North Africa. 

As libraries around the world advance toward open research, repositories have become essential to achieving this vision. This session will highlight how artificial intelligence is shaping repository infrastructure and services—opening new opportunities for enhanced access and efficiency, while also raising challenges such as increased bot traffic and copyright considerations.

Speakers

• Mohamed Baessa, Library Manager, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology 
• Yrjo Lappalainen, Data Services Librarian, Zayed University
• Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director, Confederation of Open Access Repositories
• Marcin Werla, Director of Digital Collections, Qatar National Library

Moderator
Alwaleed Alkhaja, Head of Open Access and Copyright, Qatar National Library

Reserve your place today!

The event will be conducted online via Zoom. 

Date: 16 December 2025

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Language: English with simultaneous interpretation provided in Arabic. 

Target Audience: Open repositories managers and administrators from the Middle East and North Africa, Librarians

Seats are limited, please click the button below to register.