abdalazim saqr
Writer, Database Administrator, and AI Developer in Giza, Egypt
👤 Summary
With over 12 years of specialized experience, I oversee the cataloging and database management of Arabic manuscripts at the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, focusing on the preservation and digitization of Arab-Islamic cultural heritage using advanced technologies.
My research and development work centers on AI-driven deep cataloging systems, leveraging handwriting recognition and natural language processing to improve accessibility and scholarly analysis of manuscripts.
I also serve remotely as a Consultant Expert at the Amman and Gulf Center for Strategic Studies.
In addition, I author fictional and educational works for young adults and children to promote cultural knowledge and awareness.
📞 Contacts
📱 0020/1024309742
💻 GitHub
⭐ Top Skills
Historical Research and Codicology
Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
Python Programming
Automated Manuscript Cataloging
Creative Writing and Storytelling
💼 Experience
Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO)
Manuscripts Cataloger & Database Administrator
📍 Cairo | 2013–Present (12 years)
Lead the automated cataloging of Arabic manuscripts and manage databases to advance digital preservation initiatives.
Develop AI-driven deep cataloging systems to enhance manuscript accessibility and analysis.
Represent the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts in national and international forums, promoting advancements in Arabic heritage technologies.
Oman and Gulf Center for Strategic Studies, Jordan
Consultant Expert (Remote)
📍 2025–Present
Provide expertise in cultural heritage preservation and AI applications for regional strategic studies.
Al Babtain Dictionary of Arab Poets
Poetry Collector from Arabic Manuscripts (Remote)
📍 Cairo | 2014–2015 (1 year)
Researched and extracted Arabic poetry from classical manuscripts for inclusion in the Al Babtain Dictionary of Arab Poets.
Egyptian National Library and Archives
Manuscripts Cataloger
📍 Cairo | 2012–2013 (1 year)
Cataloged Arabic manuscripts from the Majāmīʿ al-Funūn (Compendia of the Arts) collection.
🎓 Education
Dār Al-ʿUlūm, Cairo University
Bachelor’s Degree in History, Language Philosophy, and Literature – Modern Standard Arabic (2010)
Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Cairo
Master’s Degree (Candidate), History – Currently Enrolled
Generation Idem Foundation & King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
Natural Language Processing Course (Oct 10 – Nov 10, 2022)
EITCA Academy – Artificial Intelligence Certification Program (EITCA/AI)
Currently Enrolled (2024)
📖 Literary Works
The Manuscript Guardian Trilogy: Nadeem – Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, 2024
The Manuscript Guardian Trilogy: A Thousand Manuscripts – Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, 2025
Journey of the Manuscript: From Paper to Artificial Intelligence – Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, 2025
📚 Accepted Research Papers
“A Multi-Sensory System for Arabic Manuscript Classification” – SLA/Arabian Gulf Chapter Annual Conference & Expo, Jeddah, 2025
“Database Management using Artificial Intelligence Techniques” – Oman Library Association Conference, Muscat, 2024
“Manuscripts Erasure Recognition using the Segment Anything Model (MERSAM)” – RIT & Oman and Gulf Center for Strategic Studies, 2025
“Smart Cloud Repository for Arabic Manuscripts” – Experts Forum, Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, UNESCO Memory of the World Programme, 2024
🎤 Professional Engagements
Expert & Trainer, Institute of Arabic Manuscripts – Chad (July 2024)
Trained 50 academics on manuscript cataloging techniques, enhancing Arabic cultural heritage preservation.
Presenter, Arabic Manuscript Day Exhibition – Misr University, Cairo (2022)
Presented “Intelligent Recognition of Manuscript Writing.”
Presenter, Arabic Manuscript Day Exhibition – Ministry of Culture, Baghdad (2023)
Presented “Ethics of Scholarship and Knowledge-Seeking Etiquette.”
Representative, Seminar on AI in Documentation Centers – Information and Decision Support Center, Cairo (Aug 8, 2023)
Represented the Institute at a seminar hosted by Prof. Osama Al-Johary and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Zayed.
Presenter, Arab Document Day – League of Arab States (Oct 17, 2024)
Delivered “Green Archiving: From Inscription to Digitization.”