Nanjing: The Sultanate of Oman is actively participating in the sixth session of the Arab-Chinese Experts Meeting on Libraries and Information, taking place in Nanjing, China. This event, running from May 26 to May 30, 2025, is themed "Trends in National and Central Libraries in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."

According to Oman News Agency, the meeting is a part of the executive program of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum for 2024-2026. It is organized under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Arab League and the National Library of China. The Propaganda and United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China's Jiangbei New District Committee is hosting the event, with participation from the Jiangbei Library.

The Omani delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth engaged in the third session of the meeting, focusing on 'Cooperation and Partnerships: Building Collaborative Networks, Exchanging Expertise, and Developing Skills and Competencies in AI for Arab and Chinese Libraries.' The aim was to enhance strategic partnerships in libraries and information, exchange expertise in AI technologies, and support joint knowledge development efforts between Arab nations and China.

The meeting also aimed to create platforms for professional exchange and cooperation between Arab and Chinese libraries. It encouraged joint initiatives to enhance competencies and promote a culture of innovation in the library sector, grounded in trust and mutual benefit.

The event witnessed substantial participation, with 21 representatives from 10 Arab League member states and delegates from 17 Chinese libraries. This demonstrates a mutual interest in strengthening cooperation to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution in the library sector.