Dubai മുഹമ്മദ് The Mohammed bin Rashid Library was inaugurated in Al Jaddaf alongside Dubai Creek to create a new world of knowledge and knowledge. It will be open to the public on the 16th of this month. The library is under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Book shape; Largest in the Middle East
According to the project’s website, the beautiful building is in the shape of a book at the traditional wooden bookcase used to store the Qur’an. It is the largest cultural center and library of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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The seven-story building houses more than one million books and more than six million research papers. In addition to the 10 major library collections, conference venues and exhibition spaces are provided. Sheikh Mohammed tweeted that there are nine major libraries in the one billion dirham project.
‘Lighthouse of Knowledge’
The library, known as the ‘Lighthouse of Knowledge’, houses books for general reading, books on general knowledge, maps, maps, media-art, business, Emirates, periodicals and special collections.
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Sheikh Mohammed later tweeted that today a cultural and intellectual building is being launched for new generations. It aims to encourage reading, disseminate knowledge and support researchers and scientists. Sheikh Mohammed said that the aim is to enlighten the human mind.
Referring to the first verse of the Qur’an which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, he said: The first commandment from heaven to earth is the word ‘Iqra’. Countries need to learn that the economy needs knowledge and politics needs wisdom. Through this library, we have brought together millions of books that will help us expand our path, unify our identity, culture and roots and create a better future. ‘ The project was first announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in 2016, when the country celebrated the Year of Reading.
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The wealth of knowledge
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library aims to reach out to those interested in a variety of subjects, especially young people, with printed and digitized books. It contains over 1.1 million printed and digital books in Arabic and foreign languages. Over 60 lakh essays; About 73,000 music records; 75,000 videos; There are approximately 13,000 articles and more than 5,000 historical print and digital journals. Also, within 325 years of the archive. Includes 35,000 print and digital newspapers worldwide and over 500 rare collections.
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Admission is free
Admission to the library will be free, said Library board member Jamal al-Shehi. Visitors need to download the Library app and register for the slot to visit. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. But will be closed on Sunday. Those interested can register for the annual membership.
