President of the National Library: The oldest Qur’anic manuscripts are preserved in Egypt, and we possess documents of princes and sultans as well as original copies by authors.

Abstract

Professor Osama Talaat, President of the National Library and Archives of Egypt, was interviewed in a session entitled: "President of the National Library: The Oldest Qur’anic Manuscripts Are Preserved in Egypt… and We Possess Documents of Princes and Sultans as well as Original Copies by Authors." The interview covered the history of the establishment of the National Library and Archives of Egypt, the role performed by the National Library and Archives, and its collections. It also addresses the library’s role in supporting researchers and historians by granting access to rare documents and sources, its contribution to documenting historical events and writing down Egypt's history, the use of technology in preserving cultural heritage, and its international partnerships and cooperation with global archival institutions.