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3/18/25, 10:26 AM As part of National Reading Month activities MBRF launches ‘Knowledge Lounge’ in Australia to foster knowledge dialogue among…
As part of National Reading Month

activities MBRF launches ‘Knowledge

Lounge’ in Australia to foster knowledge

dialogue among Emirati and Arab youth

abroad

March 17, 2025 10

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched the
‘Knowledge Lounge’ in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, as part of its National Reading Month

2025 activities under the theme ‘The UAE Reads’. In partnership with the Federal Youth
Authority of the UAE, represented by the Emirates Global Youth Council in Australia, this
initiative aims to enhance knowledge dissemination and expand learning opportunities among

Emirati and Arab youth abroad, particularly among international students, to strengthen their

connection with the UAE community.

The initiative highlights MBRF’s dedication to boosting its global outreach through innovative
initiatives and programs that enrich the knowledge ecosystem for young Emiratis and Arabs

while strengthening their ties with the Arab intellectual community. The launch of ‘Knowledge
Lounge’ in Australia reflects a significant milestone in improving cultural and intellectual
discussions among youth globally. It further serves as an ideal platform for knowledge sharing

and a catalyst for creativity and innovation on a global level.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, emphasized the importance of this event in
creating a global knowledge community driven by creativity. H.E. stated: “The launch of

‘Knowledge Lounge’ in two Australian cities marks a crucial step in MBRF’s mission to promote
knowledge and intellectual engagement within communities. We aim to open new avenues for

Emirati and Arab youth abroad by providing them with a dynamic platform that brings them
together, enhances their knowledge and expertise, and strengthens their connection to their

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