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 "Classification of Arabic Manuscripts Using Computer Vision Techniques " Webinar

Online
03/06/2026
03/06/2026

Webinar Themes​

  • Nature of Arabic Manuscripts: Challenges in Visual Classification and Text Legibility.
  • Computer Vision Tools for Arabic Manuscript Image Analysis.
  • The Multisensory System Concept and Evaluation Metrics.
  • Translating Visual Indicators into Human-in-the-Loop Classification Decisions.
  • Model Applications in Cataloging, Digitization, and Manuscript Collection Management.​​

​​Webinar​ Speaker​

Mr. Abdel Azim Saqr   ​​ 

  • Researcher at the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts,
  • ALECSO / League of Arab States.
  • Specialist in Arabic manuscript cataloging and digital heritage database management, with more than 13 years of professional experience at the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts.
  • He works on developing AI-powered deep cataloging systems that integrate handwriting recognition, natural language processing, and computer vision to improve access to manuscripts and support scholarly research.
  • He received the Naseej Academy Award for Best Research at the 28th Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association – Arabian Gulf Chapter (SLA-AGC) in the Professionals Category for his research, “A Multimodal System for the Classification of Arabic Manuscripts.”