The DataCite Registered Service Providers (RSP) Program strengthens the global research ecosystem by enabling trusted partners to deliver DataCite services locally and at scale. DataCite RSPs help institutions adopt persistent identifiers by enabling DOI registration, improving research metadata quality, and connectivity. This localized support expands access and builds capacity across regions, advancing DataCite’s vision of a global community where all research outputs and resources are openly available, connected, and discoverable.
Naseej for Technology (formerly known as Arabian Advanced Systems) and DataCite are pleased to announce that Naseej is now a DataCite Registered Service Provider—the first provider to join the program from the Middle East.
Naseej is a leading digital transformation provider in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, specializing in knowledge, education, and research infrastructure solutions for academic institutions, government entities, and cultural organizations. One of its flagship solutions is the Medad Cloud Platform, a comprehensive suite of cloud-based applications designed to support the full lifecycle of academic and research operations.
As a DataCite Registered Service Provider, Naseej’s Medad software integrates with the DataCite REST API, allowing DataCite Members and Consortium Organizations to register DOIs using their DataCite credentials. In order to gain this recognition, Naseej had to meet requirements and follow best practices meant to ensure that integrations register DataCite DOIs accurately with rich metadata.
Integrating Nasseej Medad with DataCite Infrastructure
Naseej integrated DataCite DOI services within the Medad Digital Repository (DAR) to support persistent identification and standardized citation of digital assets and research outputs. The integration allows repository administrators to register, update, and manage DOIs directly from the DAR publishing workflow using the DataCite API, with automatic metadata mapping and synchronization.
The integration is designed to support multiple repository content types stewarded by DataCite member organizations, including theses, publications, archival materials, datasets, and digital collections. By embedding DOI registration into the repository workflow, DAR helps institutions improve discoverability, interoperability, and long-term access to their digital content.
Voices from the Community
Commenting on this milestone for DataCite’s Registered Service Provider program, Dr. Ahmad Alhusayni, MEDAD Platform Director, said:
“We are proud that Medad has become DataCite’s first Registered Service Provider in the Middle East. This milestone reflects our commitment to strengthening research infrastructure across the region by enabling universities, libraries, and research institutions to manage DOI registration through trusted, standards-aligned workflows. Together with DataCite, we look forward to advancing the visibility, discoverability, and long-term impact of all research outputs from the Middle East.”
Muneer Al Battashi, Managing Director of the Oman Research and Education Network (OMREN), which recently launched a DataCite consortium in Oman, shared his experience working with Medad and integrating it with the DataCite infrastructure:
“The integration between Medad and DataCite Fabrica was smooth and efficient. Through this collaboration, OMREN aims to streamline DataCite DOI registration workflows for the Oman National Repository (Shuaa) while ensuring reliable interoperability between our repository infrastructure and DataCite services.”
Maria Gould, Director of Strategic Programs & Partnerships at DataCite, commented:
“We are thrilled to welcome Naseej as a new DataCite Registered Service Provider. This is an exciting and important development for research organizations across the Middle East and North Africa to be able to connect to DataCite infrastructure and services and broaden the visibility of their outputs and activities.”
Naseej Academy is hosting a community awareness webinar on 24 June at 7:30 PM Saudi Arabia time with DataCite staff sharing insights into DataCite’s global community, services, and relevant DataCite use cases. You can check once the event is open for registration here.
DataCite welcomes Naseej as a DataCite Registered Service Provider and looks forward to seeing this implementation adopted and used by the DataCite community. If you have questions about working with a DataCite Registered Service Provider or joining the program, please contact DataCite support.
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