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5/14/25, 11:54 AM MBRF Launches 2Nd Dubai International Program For Writing Workshop In Tunisia To Support Young Talents

MBRF Launches 2Nd Dubai International

Program For Writing Workshop In Tunisia To

Support Young Talents

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(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) The workshop, running until July 2025, is held under the theme
'Workshop on Creating Illustrations for Children's Stories.'

Dubai, UAE, May 2025- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
(MBRF) has launched the second workshop of the Dubai International Program for Writing
(DIPW), one of its key knowledge initiatives, in Tunisia. Held under the theme 'Workshop on
Creating Illustrations for Children's Stories,' the workshop is led by Dr. Wafa Thabet
Mezghani, a coach in creative writing and an English and communication professor at the
Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Sfax. It aligns with DIPW's constant efforts to
nurture young individuals and is part of a series of workshops developed to cultivate a
talented generation in the field of children's literature.

Running until July 2025, the workshop is attended by 10 creative writers. It will include
twelve detailed, in-person practical sessions for young Tunisian and Arab individuals who are
interested in children's literature and passionate about writing. The workshop focuses on
boosting the literary skills of these individuals in alignment with modern language standards
and the goal of preserving Arab authenticity.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said,“Through such initiatives, we
seek to underscore our vision for Arab literary production and to foster innovation in the
children's literature field. We strongly believe that investing in young talents and directing
them towards specialized writing fields is the key to creating a strong Arab knowledge
society, capable of navigating global transformations. Through the second edition of DIPW,
we reaffirm our commitment to launching top-notch training workshops that reinforce the
DIPW's substantial role in empowering youth and enriching the knowledge landscape both
regionally and globally.”

Furthermore, the workshop seeks to contribute to enhancing Arabic children's literature with
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modern and creative content that aligns with the needs of 21 -century children while
balancing renewal with the preservation of cultural identity. It also includes multiple pillars
that cover creative writing methods, child-oriented storytelling techniques, and the
advancement of narratives in line with modern cultural and knowledge trends.

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