WikiArabia2015/Wikimania
WikiArabiaMeetup- 1st MINUTES[edit]
The minutes ;external link
Meeting date | time 9/8/2014 7:00 PM | Meeting location Frobisher Boardroom, (4th floor) Barbican Center – As Part of Wikimania 2014
- Meeting called by
Osama Khalid
Type of meeting
Establishment of Arabian group project
- Facilitator
Yamen Bousrih
- Note taker
Fatima Al Harbi
- Timekeeper
Fatima Al Harbi
- Attendees
Middle East:
- Abbad Diranyya
- Abdelmoemin Hossam
- Abdullah Ahmad
- Bachounda Mohammed
- Emna Mizouni
- Fatima Al Harbi
- Habib M'henni
- Mervat Salman
- Nada Al Benni
- Osama Khalid
- Raya Sharbian
- Reem Al-Kashif
- Saleh Almhamdi
- Samir Sharbaty
- Walaa Abdelmanaem
- Yamen Bousrih
- Yassine Tounsi
- UK:Fabian Tompsett
- USA:TigheFlanagan
AGENDA TOPICS[edit]
- Time allotted | 30 min | Agenda topic Themes Establishment | Presenter Yamen
- Discussion
Yamen kicked off the first meeting announcing that there are two user groups established (or in final process), one is Tunisia and one in Egypt. He explained how the Tunisian theme is proceeding successfully and planning to arrange for the North Africa Chapter. The Egyptian group was experiencing some latency but soon things will be finalized as explained by Samir and Walaa. Then Nada asked about the regulations that govern any chapter or theme establishment; therefore, Osama, Yamen, Habib, Abdelmoemin took turns to clarify it.
- Conclusion
The WikiArabia, is waiting for the final results of both themes to learn about the process of establishing more themes in other countries. All the attendees offered their resources in case needed by both themes.
Action items 1[edit]
- Person responsible
Deadline : 12/31/2014 12:00 AM
Waiting for the reports Tunisia Theme 12/31/2014 12:00 AM
Waiting for the reports Egypt Theme
- Time allotted | 40 min | Agenda topic WikiArabia Establishment | Presenter Osama
- Discussion
Osama started by suggesting that regional themes in each country need to be under one big umbrella that presents the big picture of the Middle East and Arabic speakers. This requires collaborative effort to support the regional Arabic themes and the groups that do not have their local theme such as those in KSA, Algeria …etc. Fabian showed the attendees related and helpful Wikipedia pages. In addition, he added that an open dialog is needed to facilitate our work together; therefore, we need to have an initiative to start an avenue through which we exchange notes. Nada was concerned if regional themes or activities are (by any chance) affected by the local governments and political issues e.g. Syria’s political situation. Abbad commented that they are independent. Bachounda presented his effort inside Algeria (with the support from several agencies) and soon he would produce his project about Algeria’s language and heritage.
- Conclusion
At the end, all agreed to write up steps to be considered for gradually officialising theWikiArabia establishment.
Action items 2[edit]
Reading then discussing the Wikipedia required regulations Writing a plan to officialise WikiArabia
Person responsible Arabic Wikipedians 12/31/2014 12:00 AM
Deadline 12/31/2014 12:00 AM
- Time allotted | 20 min | Agenda topic First WikiArabia Conference | Presenter Yamen
- Discussion
Some members suggested that the first WikiArabia Conference should take place in Tunisia since it had official, well-established structure for its theme. Samir was asking if there would be some sort of voting system to officialise that and figure out the best time as well.
- Conclusion
Attendees agreed to conduct a poll to consider time and place for 1stWikiArabia Meeting. Enough time should be considered for the host since they will need a lot of support on the ground financially and physically
Action items[edit]
Person responsible
Deadline
Waiting for suggestions
Arabic Wikipedians
9/30/2014 12:00 AM
Time allotted | 10 min | Agenda topic Wikipedia Arabic Pages | Presenter Habib
Discussion: It was mentioned by Habib that there are too many Arabic Wikipedia pages that lack the correct Arabic translation, references, or topics with no material at all. Abbad presented some examples. Everyone agreed, that we need data that are either physical or digital first to encourage the creation. Therefore, Samir suggested that WikiArabia would perform competitions to fix the poor pages/data and enrich them.
Conclusion: The attendee agreed to find a mechanism for taking action
Action items[edit]
Person responsible
Deadline
To be considered for suggestions and initiatives
Arabic Wikipedians
1/31/2015 12:00 AM
Time allotted | 15 min | Agenda topic Wikipedia Loves Monuments | Abdelmoemin
Discussion: Abdelmoemin discussed the project of “Wikipedia Loves Monuments” and how can WikiArabia contribute to it. Since the Arabic world is rich with monuments and historical places, he suggested that we can start “Wikipedia Loves Mosques” and “Wikipedia Loves Food”, and then Mervat added “Wikipedia Loves Costumes” as we can present our local traditions and fabulous historical clothes. Abbad added that there are some pages and pictures that already exist on Wikipedia which we can use to enrich our resources. Samir suggested that we could have regional competitions and the awards would be handed in a dedicated official event. Prizes could be for, highest contribution rate, best contribution, weirdest contribution …etc. He added that the judges should be notable photographers, regional and international ones if possible.
Conclusion: Suggestions will be considered in each region and formatted accordingly following the example of “Wikipedia Loves Monuments” and its Arabic counterpart “ويكيبيديا تهوى المعالم”. Following are some mentioned suggestions:
Action items[edit]
Person responsible
Deadline
“ويكيبيديا تهوى المعالم”
Abdelmoemin, Abbad, Yassin, Fatima, Raya, Amna, Bachounda
12/31/2015 12:00 AM
“ويكيبيديا تهوى المساجد”
Abdelmoemin, Abbad, Yassin, Fatima, Raya, Amna, Bachounda
12/31/2015 12:00 AM
“Wikipedia Loves Food”
Abdelmoemin, Abbad, Yassin, Fatima, Raya, Amna, Bachounda
12/31/2015 12:00 AM
“Wikipedia Loves Costumes”
Abdelmoemin, Abbad, Yassin, Fatima, Raya, Amna, Bachounda
12/31/2015 12:00 AM
General Observers: Abbad, Bachounda, Osama, Samir, Yamin
Resource persons: (We need Volunteers)
Special notes: The deadlines and names of observers are flexible and any suggestions are welcomed.