Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussein Mohammed Ali Kashkoul, Head of the Digital Media Department at the College of Media, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH), participated in the activities of the Second International Heritage Conference. The event was held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (AS) from January 22–23, 2026, with extensive participation from researchers and specialists in the fields of heritage and manuscripts.

Dr. Kashkoul’s participation featured the discussion of his scientific research paper titled: "Digital Transformation as a Strategic Option in Managing Heritage Manuscripts: An Applied Study on the Libraries of Holy Najaf."

The research highlighted the vital importance of adopting digital transformation as a strategic necessity to preserve and maintain heritage manuscripts. It emphasized ensuring the sustainability of these documents while facilitating access for researchers in accordance with modern scientific standards.

Furthermore, the paper underscored the role of digital technologies in evolving manuscript management methods, specifically in areas of digitization, database construction, and the enhancement of indexing processes, aligning with contemporary trends in managing calligraphic heritage.

This participation contributed to the conference's final scientific recommendations, which stressed the urgency of accelerating digital transformation in manuscript management—particularly within the libraries of Holy Najaf—as a primary strategic path to safeguarding Najafi and Islamic heritage.

This engagement reflects the College of Media’s commitment to supporting research and scientific activities that keep pace with digital advancements and serve the preservation of cultural heritage.