Fintech Surge Advanced Team Conversation – Hamad Al-Mutteiri
Introduction
- Speaker: Hamad Al-Mutteiri, Director at the National Archives of UAE
- Interviewer: John Lillywhite, Google Research Associate
- Focus: Blockchain and AI in archiving
National Archives of UAE
- Established: 1968, before UAE union
- Purpose: Capture documents related to the region, not just Abu Dhabi
- Law: 2008 law (No. 7) regulates archiving at federal level
Importance of Archiving
- Role: Archives hold significant documents that portray historical and cultural heritage
- Challenges: Transition from physical to digital
- Education: Partnership with Sorbonne University for academic programs
- Professional Certificate, Bachelor and Master in Archiving
Government and Community Engagement
- Campaigns: Launched awareness campaigns for archiving importance
- Data Preservation: Highlighted as crucial for organizational and national operations
- Initiatives: Individual campaigns for personal records
Digital Archiving and Technology Challenges
- Digital Archiving: How to preserve data like tweets and videos
- Technological Challenges: Identifying what digital data to keep
Blockchain and AI in Archiving
- Tech Integration: Exploring blockchain and AI applications in archival processes
- AI Use: Machine learning for document recognition, classification
- Blockchain Role: Secure, decentralized data storage
Standards and International Collaboration
- International Standards: UAE participates in the International Council on Archives (ICA)
- Partnerships: Collaborations like with UK National Archives
Future of Archiving and Challenges
- Digital Transition: Shift to managing digital records
- Federal Systems: Exploring AI and blockchain for federal archiving systems
- Training: Importance of training individuals and entities in data management
Conclusion
- Data as a Resource: Emphasis on authentic and trusted data for decision-making
- Vision: UAE Government's strategy aligns with digital archiving innovations
Note: The conversation covered various aspects of archiving, challenges, and the future direction involving blockchain and AI technologies.