DKH: A One-Stop Hub for the Future
In an era where knowledge is accelerating and the demand for reliable sources is growing, the Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH) emerges as a pioneering and comprehensive platform for disseminating knowledge content, offering a unique experience that combines diversity, quality, and ease of access.
DKH provides a vast digital library that includes more than 14 million knowledge resources and over 900,000 titles, encompassing books, journals, abstracts, studies, scientific articles, and interactive content. This makes it a one-stop reference for researchers, students, decision-makers, and anyone seeking continuous learning and development.
DKH relies on an advanced methodology for collecting and organizing content from both free and paid sources, using smart access mechanisms that allow users to quickly find content suited to their interests and needs and offering an inspiring and engaging digital reading experience.
The platform has gained the trust of over 3.1 million users and recorded more than 25 million visits from 171 countries around the world, reflecting its status as a driving force in promoting a culture of reading and supporting the knowledge economy. It truly embodies its mission of empowering society through a modern, trusted digital platform.

تخيل أن ترى معلومات فورية عن معلم سياحي لمجرد توجيه كاميرا هاتفك نحوه، أو أن تتجول في متحف تفاعلي تتحدث فيه اللوحات! هذا ليس مشهداً من فيلم خيال علمي، بل هو ما تقدمه تقنيات الواقع المعزز (AR) التي باتت تُحدث ثورة حقيقية في طريقة تفاعلنا مع العالم. يُضيف الواقع المعزز طبقات رقمية على البيئة الحقيقية من خلال الهواتف الذكية أو النظارات الذكية، ما يفتح آفاقاً غير محدودة في مجالات التعليم، والرعاية الصحية، والتجارة، والترفيه. حيث لا يكتفي الطلاب اليوم بقراءة المعلومات، بل يعيشونها بصرياً وتفاعلياً. في الطب على سبيل المثال، بات الأطباء يستخدمون الواقع المعزز لمحاكاة العمليات الجراحية بدقة عالية، ما يقلل المخاطر ويحسن النتائج. وفي قطاع التجزئة، يمكن للعملاء تجربة المنتجات افتراضياً قبل الشراء، الأمر الذي يعزز ثقتهم ويغير تجربتهم الشرائية بالكامل. ومع تطور الذكاء الاصطناعي، يتوقع أن يصبح الواقع المعزز أكثر تكيفاً وذكاءً، بل وسيُستخدم لتصميم مدن ذكية وتدريب الكوادر في بيئات محاكاة واقعية. ولا شك أن الواقع المعزز يرسخ التعلم والتفاعل، ويُسهل اتخاذ القرارات، وتحسين جودة الخدمات. لكن في المقابل، هناك تحديات تتعلق بالخصوصية، والاعتماد الزائد على التكنولوجيا، إلى جانب كلفة تطوير المحتوى. وبين الإيجابيات والسلبيات، يظل الواقع المعزز أداة قوية تُعيد تشكيل علاقتنا مع العالم من حولنا.

 

AR: The World as You've Never Seen It
Imagine seeing instant information about a tourist attraction just by pointing your phone’s camera at it, or walking through an interactive museum where the paintings talk to you. This isn’t a scene from a science fiction movie—it’s what Augmented Reality (AR) technologies offer, revolutionizing the way we interact with the world. AR overlays digital layers onto the real environment through smartphones or smart glasses, opening up limitless possibilities in fields such as education, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Today, students no longer merely read information—they experience it visually and interactively. In medicine, for example, doctors are using AR to simulate surgeries with high precision, reducing risks and improving outcomes. In the retail sector, customers can virtually try out products before purchasing, enhancing their confidence and completely transforming the shopping experience. As AI evolves, AR is expected to become even more adaptive and intelligent, with applications extending to designing smart cities and training personnel in realistic simulation environments. There’s no doubt that AR enhances learning and interaction, simplifies decision-making, and improves service quality. However, challenges remain, including concerns about privacy, overreliance on technology, and the cost of developing content. Despite these pros and cons, AR remains a powerful tool reshaping our relationship with the world around us.

Jimmy Wales: Digital Knowledge Pioneer and Founder of the Global Encyclopedia
When the name “Wikipedia” is mentioned, one immediately thinks of Jimmy Wales, the American entrepreneur who revolutionized access to knowledge and made it a right for all. Named one of the “Internet celebrities” by Forbes, he received the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award in 2014 for his global contributions to knowledge sharing. Wales founded Wikipedia, the free, collaborative encyclopedia that is now one of the world’s most visited websites, managed by volunteers and available in 300 languages. He also launched the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit overseeing Wikipedia and its sister projects, and co-founded Wikia (now Fandom), a platform hosting interactive communities. Known for his humanistic view of technology, Wales believes open knowledge creates stronger, more informed societies. He is a fellow at Harvard University’s Berkman Center, serves on the board of Socialtext, and has received an honorary doctorate from Knox College and the Pioneer Award from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. More than the founder of a website, Jimmy Wales is a symbol of free knowledge and a powerful advocate for an open, accessible internet that empowers people around the globe.

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