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2024:Programme

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The program for WikiArabia 2024 has been carefully curated with the overarching themes of celebrating our MENA roots, expanding horizons through GLAM partnerships, and cultivating the future by empowering youth and newcomers. The sessions, workshops, and proposal selection criteria were designed to align with these central objectives, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience for all participants.

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Conference Themes

Day 1: Nurturing the Future - Youth Day and Newcomer Engagement
  • This day aims to enhance the participation of youth and newcomers in the Wikimedia community, providing them with the necessary skills and tools to contribute to various Wikimedia projects.
Day 2: Expanding Horizons - GLAM Partnerships and Beyond
  • On this day, we will explore new horizons for building innovative partnerships and mechanisms to strengthen cooperation with cultural institutions and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums). We will also learn from successful models.
Day 3: Celebrating Our Roots - Arabic Language Day and Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa
  • The program for this day is dedicated to exploring the treasures of the Arabic language and the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa region. The conference events bring together a diverse range of sessions and workshops that delve deep into our history and civilization, revealing ways to preserve our cultural identity in the age of technology. Together, we will discuss how the Arabic language can be a cornerstone of the digital revolution and how we can leverage artificial intelligence and computing to develop Arabic digital content.

Session Types and Durations

Type Description Color Code Duration
Workshop Interactive sessions combining presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities
1 - 2 hours
Lighting Talks Short, concise presentations that introduce a topic or idea quickly.
15 - 30 mins
Session In-depth presentation on a specific topic, often including visuals.
45min - 1 hour
Panel Discussion A group of individuals with diverse perspectives discuss a topic, moderated by a facilitator.
45min - 1 hour
Roundtable A small group discussion where participants sit around a table and share their thoughts and experiences.
1 hour
Activity Interactive exercises, games, or simulations.
45 mins - 1 hour

Target Audience

Type Description
Experts Experienced Wikimedians who have been active in the movement 2 year and more.
Novice Newcomers wikimedians who have recently joined the Movement.
General Wikimedians and non-Wikimedians.

Progamme

Day 1: Nurturing the Future - Youth Day and Newcomer Engagement


Sacra Zaiba 1 Main Hall
(40 pers.) (42 pers.) (200 pers.)
09:00 - 09:45 Opening ceremony 09:00 - 09:45
09:45 – 10:15 Omani Youth Wiki Program: Oman's Future Editors 09:45 – 10:15
10:15 - 10:20 Free 5 minutes 10:15 - 10:20
10:20 - 11:45 Let's Connect: Learning Clinic: Knowledge is identity 10:20 - 11:45
11:50 – 12:00 Documenting the World's Languages: LinguaLibre's Approach to Documenting Pronunciation WikiArabia 2024 Edit-a-thon - Part 1 Free 15 minutes 11:50 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:15 Free 15 minutes 12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:30 Free 15 minutes Million Wiki Project 12:15 – 12:30
12:30 – 12:45 Enriching Free Arabic Audio Content: Collaboration Between the Audio Workshop and the Wikipedia Editor Project (Practical Workshop) 12:30 – 12:45
12:45 – 13:00 12:45 – 13:00
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and prayer break 13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:15 Enriching Wikimedia Commons WikiArabia 2024 Edit-a-thon - Part 2 A Panel with WMF Leardership 14:00 – 14:15
14:15 – 14:30 14:15 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:45 14:30 – 14:45
14:45 – 15:00 Free 15 minutes 14:45 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:15 Prayer and Coffee Break 15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 15:30 WikiPaint Unlocking Image Potential: Improve Searchability with the ISA Tool Wikisource: A Gateway to an Open Arabic Digital Library 15:15 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45 15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:00 15:45 – 16:00
16:00 – 16:15 16:00 – 16:15
16:15 – 16:30 Free 15 minutes 16:15 – 16:30
16:30 – 16:45 The Future of WikiArabia Professional Internet Search Tools and Skills ISA Tool Editathon: A Campaign to Document Photos of Palestine 16:30 – 16:45
16:45 – 17:00 16:45 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:15 17:00 – 17:15
17:15 – 17:30 17:15 – 17:30
17:30 – 17:45 17:30 – 17:45
Day 2: Expanding Horizons - GLAM Partnerships and Beyond
Sacra Zaiba 1 Main Hall
(40 pers.) (42 pers.) (200 pers.)
10:00 – 10:15 Empowering Global Compliance: U4C's Crucial Role WikiArabia 2024 Edit-a-thon - Part 3 What is GLAM? How to become a Wikimedian in Residence? 10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:30 10:15 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:45 10:30 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00 Free 15 minutes 10:45 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:15 Mastering Event Organization on Arabic Wikipedia How the Wikimedia Foundation can help you close the gaps Free 15 minutes 11:00 – 11:15
11:15 – 11:30 Harmonizing Global Campaigns: A Unified Approach for the Arab Region 11:15 – 11:30
11:30 – 11:45 11:30 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:00 Free 15 minutes 11:45 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:15 Game-Changing Tools for Wiki Volunteers and Contest Organizers WikiGames Free 15 minutes 12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:30 Community Resources for the Middle East and North Africa Region: Trends, Impact and Beyond 12:15 – 12:30
12:30 – 12:45 12:30 – 12:45
12:45 – 13:00 12:45 – 13:00
13:00 – 14:00 Prayer and Lunch Break WikiWomen Lunch Prayer and Lunch Break 13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:15 Indexing and Documenting Islamic Manuscripts on Wikidata Fiscal sponsorships: what you need to know to make your life easier Wikipedia Programs in Education: Championing Development in the Arab World 14:00 – 14:15
14:15 – 14:30 Enhancing the visual and auditory identity of Algerian articles on Wikimedia projects. 14:15 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:45 Wikipedia on Demand.. Why and How? 14:30 – 14:45
14:45 – 15:00 14:45 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:30 Free 30 minutes 15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45 OpenRefine Workshop: Cleaning, Exploring, and Contributing to Open Knowledge Use of Pywikibot in Wikipedia and Wikisource Views from Arab User Groups Leaders on the Challenges to Sustained Volunteerism 15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:00 15:45 – 16:00
16:00 – 16:15 Free 15 minutes 16:00 – 16:15
16:15 – 16:30 16:15 – 16:30
16:30 – 16:45 Free 15 minutes 16:30 – 16:45
16:45 – 17:00 Information is Key: Understanding the World of Coins Wiki Club: Competitive Wikimedia Contests on Various Fronts 16:45 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:15 WikiCollection Competition 17:00 – 17:15
17:15 – 17:30 17:15 – 17:30
17:30 - 17:45 WikiExchange 17:30 - 17:45
Day 3: Celebrating Our Roots - Arabic Language Day and Cultures of the MENA
Sacra Zaiba 1 Main Hall
(40 pers.) (42 pers.) (200 pers.)
09:00 – 09:15 The Crucial Role of Data Analysis in Wikimedia Projects and Related Activities Arabic Language in the Digital Age: Concepts, Tools, and Real-World Applications Proposed Changes to Resource Distribution:Inviting Feedback and Input 09:00 – 09:15
09:15 – 09:30 09:15 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:45 09:30 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:00 Free 15 minutes Free 30 minutes 09:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:15

Connectathon: Candies and Cultures

Free 60 minutes 10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:30 Visual Arabic: A Commons-Based Approach to Language Learning 10:15 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:45 10:30 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00 Free 15 minutes 10:45 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:15 Free 15 minutes Wiki Mosaic Effective Tools for Editing Wikipedia: Using Templates and More 11:00 – 11:15
11:15 – 11:30 Lists and Artificial Intelligence in Wikipedia 11:15 – 11:30
11:30 – 11:45 11:30 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:00 Free 15 minutes 11:45 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Prayer and Lunch Break 12:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 13:15 Importing Data into Wikidata: Challenges and Pitfalls Wiktionary: A Gateway to the Free Arabic Language Dictionary Strengthening the Role of Arabic Wikipedia in Higher Education 13:00 – 13:15
13:15 – 13:30 13:15 – 13:30
13:30 – 13:45 13:30 – 13:45
13:45 – 14:00 Free 30 minutes 13:45 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:15 Free 15 minutes 14:00 – 14:15
14:15 – 14:30 Arabic Morphological and Semantic Analysis Resources and Tools WikiPuzzle
 How can large language models and data be leveraged to automate certain sections and components of Wikipedia articles? 14:15 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:45 14:30 – 14:45
14:45 – 15:00 14:45 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:15 Free 15 minutes 15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 15:30 Prayer and Coffee Break 15:15 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45 Strengthening the Palestinian Narrative: Wiki Palestine as a Model Let's make the Wiktionary portable and get 10 million downloads Discussion on Gender Gap and its Impact on Digital Public Goods Like Wikimedia Projects 15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:00 Free 15 minutes 15:45 – 16:00
16:00 – 16:15 Wiki Loves Africa 16:00 – 16:15
16:15 – 16:30 Free 15 minutes 16:15 – 16:30
16:30 – 17:30 Closing Ceremony 16:30 – 17:30
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