The transformation of the world order encompasses all key domains—economy, diplomacy, the humanitarian sphere, and technology. This reality necessitates a critical reassessment of established paradigms and the formulation of innovative models of interaction that are adequate to contemporary conditions. Similar trends are observable within the academic environment. Oriental studies, as one of the most significant humanities disciplines and a key field for understanding the dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, is in urgent need of a fundamental rethinking of its approaches to scientific knowledge. Against this backdrop, the article raises the question of the necessity to expand the repertoire of contemporary research methods utilized in modern science. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of digital analytical tools and models, as well as the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the study of the East. The discussion also includes digital methods aimed at aggregating reliable news sources for specialists in Oriental studies, underlining the importance of developing bibliometric resources that are integrated into the skillset of modern researchers, alongside the significance of digital technologies for the preservation of Eastern cultural heritage. Today’s realities demand close cooperation between representatives of the humanities and technical sciences, as it is precisely at this intersection that innovative solutions emerge and theoretical frameworks are translated into practice. For this reason, the core of the article consists of practice-oriented research projects implemented by the Digital Research Laboratory of Contemporary East at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOS RAS). The developments of young researchers demonstrate the potential of digitalization in Oriental studies and the creation of IT products. Contemporary Oriental studies are entering a phase of methodological modernization, giving rise to a new proactive model in which the resolution of emerging challenges is transferred into the practical realm. By tackling concrete technological tasks, scholars of the East not only remain at the forefront of cutting-edge knowledge, but also assist their peers in enhancing the efficiency of the research process. This approach broadens the range of capabilities available to researchers, thereby increasing both the societal and applied value of Oriental studies.