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12/5/23, 1:19 PM PRESSR: Knowledge Lounge explores relationship between reading and 5th Industrial Revolution as part of Knowledge Summit 2…
possibility of leveraging technologies such as AI to make a qualitative leap in

teaching and convert reading into a fun daily activity for children.

Furthermore, under the umbrella of Knowledge Lounge, the summit hosted Dr.
Khaled Ghattas in a session moderated by Rola Al Banna. The session shed light

on the significance of launching and deploying projects like Knowledge Lounge

in the UAE and Al-Warsha in Lebanon that focus on young people and developing

their skills. During the session, Dr. Ghattas introduced a copy of his book titled

‘This is Not What I Wrote’ to MBRF officials and explained the key objective of
the book, which is to ‘give a voice to the voiceless.’ He also stated that the

book comprises a unique collection of philosophical short stories in a distinctive

and simplified writing style that sheds light on social and personal dilemmas

confronted by modern humans from a new perspective. Dr. Ghattas stressed

that through this book he does not seek to offer solutions to these issues;

instead, he seeks to stimulate readers’ thinking directly and indirectly in order
to understand and face them.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “The current fast-paced

technological changes indicate the necessity to equip the world with knowledge

to face emerging challenges and prepare for the future. In light of this, we, at

the MBRF, are keen on launching various initiatives such as the Knowledge

Summit and the Knowledge Lounge. The summit offers a dynamic platform that
convenes thought leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, experts, researchers,

academics, and entrepreneurs to share key insights, ideas, and best practices to

find solutions for global challenges. The Knowledge Lounge, on the other hand,

serves as a key forum for dialogue and ideas to boost knowledge and encourage

innovative thinking. We seek to launch more innovative initiatives that help

ensure a better future.”

During a session titled ‘Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,’ speakers
discussed the extraordinary pace of technological advancements and

innovations driven by the technological revolution and AI across various

institutions, along with the key skills that leaders need in the age of AI. The

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