| Element List | Explanation |
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| Introduction | Naseej for Technology announces the signing of a contract to provide Collection Development and Cataloging Services for the National Library and Archives - UAE, with a total value of AED (13,545,000) inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), equivalent to SAR (13,829,445), based on the exchange rate announced on the Saudi Central Bank electronic portal at SAR (1.021000) per AED |
| Date of Announcement of the Award | 2026-06-24 Corresponding to 1448-01-09 |
| Contract Subject Matter | Project for the Collection Development and Cataloging Services with the National Library and Archives, UAE |
| The Entity with Which the Contract was Signed | National Library and Archives, UAE |
| Date of Signing the Contract | 2026-06-24 Corresponding to 1448-01-09 |
| Contract Value | AED (13,545,000) inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), equivalent to SAR (13,829,445), based on the exchange rate announced on the Saudi Central Bank electronic portal at SAR (1.021000) per AED. |
| Contract Details | Naseej for Technology has signed a contract with the National Library and Archives, UAE to deliver a comprehensive suite of professional services related to collection development, cataloging, technical processing, and authority file development for Emirati intellectual and cultural assets, within one of the region’s largest specialized knowledge management projects. The project includes the acquisition and supply of tens of thousands of information resources in accordance with the collection development policies adopted by the National Library and Archives, in addition to providing cataloging and technical processing services for newly acquired, existing, and rare collections in compliance with international standards such as RDA and MARC21. The scope also includes bibliographic enrichment, authority control development, RFID and barcode processing, preservation treatments, protective covering, and advanced storage preparation. Furthermore, the project covers the development and quality control of authority files for Emirati authors, organizations, conferences, and geographic names, in addition to cataloging and metadata quality services for Emirati serials and publications in accordance with ISSN and ISBN international standards. This contributes to strengthening the global visibility and accessibility of Emirati intellectual production within international knowledge ecosystems. This contract reflects the confidence that leading cultural and knowledge institutions place in Naseej for Technology and highlights the company’s advanced capabilities in delivering large-scale knowledge transformation projects. It further reinforces Naseej’s role in supporting digital transformation initiatives across the cultural sector through integrated solutions for preserving, managing, and providing access to knowledge resources in line with international best practices. |
| Contract Duration | 1 Year |
| Financial Impact and the Relevant Period | Positive financial impact starting FY 2026 until FY 2027 |
| Related Parties | None |
| Additional Information | None |