King Abdulaziz Public Library is participating in the conference and exhibition of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA 2026), hosted by the city of Busan in the Republic of South Korea from August 10 to 13, 2026, as part of its ongoing international presence and efforts to strengthen its role in exchanging expertise and building partnerships with library and knowledge institutions around the world.

Through its participating pavilion, the Library is showcasing its most prominent projects and distinguished initiatives, along with a collection of its latest publications and notable works that highlight diverse aspects of Saudi culture through its various artistic and creative elements and national heritage. It is also presenting a selection of its high-quality publications in literature, thought, philosophy, translated books, encyclopedic books, scientific books, and children’s books, reflecting its position as one of the leading cultural and knowledge institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The participation also highlights a number of strategic projects implemented by the Library, foremost among them the Unified Arabic Index, the Mobile Libraries Project, and Learning Resources Services, in addition to introducing the specialized services it provides in the fields of information organization, support for scientific research, digital transformation, and beneficiary services.

This participation comes in line with the Library’s efforts to keep pace with the latest global developments in the library sector and information technologies, and to learn from leading international experiences in the fields of artificial intelligence and knowledge management through attending the conference’s scientific sessions, research presentations, working papers, and professional meetings.

It also comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with global library institutions and showcase the Saudi experience in developing library services, contributing to knowledge exchange, supporting innovation, and advancing library and knowledge services in accordance with international best practices.