United Arab Emirates

Libraries Recognised among Essential Partners in Historic Declaration on Culture-based Climate Action

Updates from COP28: Get involved in library climate advocacy

IFLA is excited to invite colleagues from the library and museum fields, as well as from the Permanent Delegation of the UAE to UNESCO, to join us in a discussion at the Greening Education Hub. We will explore how cultural actors help implement lifelong greening community strategies, and integrate these perspectives into the work programme of the UNESCO Greening Education Partnership.

COP28 Session: Culture for Transformation – the culture sector’s role in greening communities

IFLA is hosting an event at COP28 as a part of UNESCO and the Ministry of Education of the UAE's Greening Education Hub.

Accelerating action for libraries in the MENA region

Earlier this month, IFLA’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Division Committee met over two days in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The meeting created a momentum that will carry forwards the Committee’s work to build action to support libraries across the region over the next two years.

Sharjah International Library Conference

IFLA will join the 10th Sharjah International Library Conference to highlight our work on climate action and share ideas for getting involved in advocacy.

MENA Regional Division Committee meeting

IFLA's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Division Committee will meet in person on 5-6 November 2023 in Sharjah, UAE, just ahead of the Sharjah International Library Conference organised by the American Library Association. This will be an opportunity to finalise their action plan, with the overall goal of strengthening the library field in the region.

Invitation to host IFLA WLIC 2024 in Dubai withdrawn

IFLA has been informed of the decision to withdraw the invitation to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai.

IFLA Governing Board decides on WLIC 2024

The Hague, The Netherlands – 11 August 2023 – Following deep consideration of feedback from members and volunteers around the world, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Governing Board 2021-23 reaffirms its decision to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai.

Advisory Referendum on IFLA WLIC 2024

IFLA’s voting Members are being contacted by UK Engage with an invitation to participate in the referendum which will close on 2 August 2023.

Future updates on IFLA WLIC 2024

IFLA’s 19 June announcement regarding the decision to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has generated strong reactions – both positive and negative – from its members, committee volunteers and the general public. The IFLA Governing Board takes this feedback seriously and is currently discussing the next steps to take in order to gather views from all Members.