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5/5/25, 11:16 AM Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Launches Three New Literary Publications
trajectories by combining bold storytelling with in-depth analysis. The first of these novels,
The Memory of Salt by author Walaa Abazeid, presents a poignant and poetic tale of the
psychological impacts of war, narrating a story of a young Syrian woman named Ayoul. The
narrative explores the way she grapples with loss and displacement, suffers the bitterness of
refuge, and encounters adversity with hope and courage.

The second novel, The Game of Seats, by writer Raghad Zayed, delves into the realm of
emotional literature, highlighting the deep psychological effects of traumatic childhood
experiences. It narrates the story of Fouad, his childhood wounds, and his journey towards
healing and finding inner peace amidst love, pain, and psychological therapy.

In his novel, The Men of the Chess Club, author Saifuddin Mohammed showcases his
creativity in the realm of psychological crime. Set on a fictional island ruled by a despotic
regime, the protagonist is confined in a mysterious asylum run by a suspicious doctor. The
narrative raises philosophical questions about power and freedom, as the distinction
between sanity and madness blurs in a world characterised by strict surveillance and
political deceit. The story becomes more intense as the protagonist finds himself entangled
in a much larger game managed by the secret 'Chess Club' organisation.

These publications clearly represent the creative journeys of participants in DIPW's Novel
Writing workshop. The workshop was designed to help shape the skills of young writers
across various aspects of narrative composition, including practical training on narrative
techniques, character building, plot development, and refined literary style. In addition to
fostering creativity, the forum relied on direct interactions and specialised guidance from
renowned authors, instructors, and literary experts to better guide participants.

These new literary works are a remarkable addition to the Arab literary landscape,
embodying the MBRF's vision to support knowledge-based works and empower young
authors to express their thoughts through creative writing. More importantly, they represent a
significant step in nurturing a creative generation equipped with the resources to positively
impact the Arab literary culture with original and modern content.

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