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8/27/24, 12:02 PM Dubai International Program for Writing kick-starts a four-month long Novel Writing Workshop - Middle East News 247

Dubai International Program for Writing kick-starts

a four-month long Novel Writing Workshop

By News Desk 1 August 26, 2024

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of the most remarkable knowledge projects of the

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), launched the ‘Novel Writing Workshop’
in Jordan, which will last for four months. Instructed by Dr. Shahla Ujayli, an author and lecturer specializing
in Arabic literature, the workshop will take place at the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation (AHSF) in

Amman.

The workshop, which is being organized by DIPW, focuses on Arabic literature and fiction. The major

objective of this course is to support talented youth in honing their literary skills by educating them on the
fundamentals of novel and creative writing by leveraging modern training techniques. Furthermore, it

provides practical training and continuous instructions to polish the capabilities of participants and empower
them to craft unique literary works.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “We are delighted to strengthen the MBRF’s
vital contributions to reinforcing the literary and knowledge landscape in Jordan through our Novel Writing
Workshop, especially to support young people. Our major focus is to support young literary talents by refining

their writing skills. This workshop, which comes as part of the initiatives organized by DIPW across numerous

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