Dubai’s libraries, particularly the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL), opened in 2022, housing over 4.5 million printed, digital, and audio books 4, are making significant strides in enhancing access to knowledge and cultural resources. 

The MBRL, for example, launched the “A World in Your Language” initiative, which allows readers to access books and resources in 13 different languages using AI technology, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and enhance knowledge accessibility for Dubai’s diverse population.

In 2023, there were over 432,500 Arabic language resources and nearly 109,000 foreign language resources, highlighting their extensive collection. 

Libraries in Dubai, like others worldwide, face challenges in indexing vast collections, especially summarising books in Arabic, to enhance recommendations and improve visitor experiences.