Oman-Kazakhstan
Hold Talks in Field of Documents, Archives

Astana,
11 June 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan
held a joint session of talks in the field of documents and archives during a
visit by the delegation of the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA)
to Kazakhstan.

The
visit comes within the framework of participating in the 3rd
Conference of Archivists.

The
Omani delegation was headed by Dr. Hamad Mohammed Al Dhawyani, Chairman of the
NRAA, while the Kazakh side was led by Aliya Mustafina, Director of the Archive
of the President.

During
the session, both sides exchanged visions on mutual interests and discussed
opportunities to develop professional and technical partnerships, focusing on
several core pillar, namely document and records management systems, digital archiving
and electronic systems, preservation, maintenance, and restoration techniques
and utilizing modern technologies to support scientific research and serve
beneficiaries.

As
part of the visit, the Omani delegation toured the Archive of the President of Kazakhstan
to review its role in preserving high-value national documents and delivering
research facilities. The tour included an inspection of an accompanying
exhibition that demonstrates how modern technologies are integrated to present
and highlight the historical value of records.

The
delegation also observed the ongoing restoration and maintenance operations
within the Kazakh archive, exploring the specialized equipment used to process,
treat, and sustain documentary assets for future generations.

This
visit comes within the framework of the NRAA’s commitment to enhancing the
Sultanate of Oman’s presence in specialized international forums, broadening
cooperation with global archival institutions, and adopting advanced
international best practices in digital archiving and records management.

—Ends/AG