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8/6/25, 1:31 PM MBRF’s Dubai International Program for Writing concludes ‘Children’s Literature Workshop’ in Tunisia - Middle East News 247

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) successfully completed the ‘Children’s Literature
Workshop,’ launched by the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of the Foundation’s leading knowledge initiatives.
Held over four months in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, the workshop was led by Dr. Wafa Thabet Mezghani.

The workshop witnessed outstanding participation from individuals with a strong interest in children’s literature and its various
formats. Throughout the program, they engaged in interactive, hands-on training sessions focused on brainstorming, feedback, and
assessments. Working closely with a team of professionals, they refined their ideas from initial concepts to complete children’s
stories ready for publication and distribution.

His Excellency Jamal Bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said, “The initiatives of DIPW reflect the Foundation’s core mission of
supporting intellectual and creative growth across the Arab world. The ‘Children’s Literature Workshop’ demonstrates our strong
belief in the value of investing in emerging talent and equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in specialized writing. Such
efforts are vital to building knowledge-driven Arab societies that are ready to meet future demands. We remain committed to
developing innovative programs that empower youth and make a meaningful contribution to both the local and global literary and
knowledge landscape.”

The workshop consisted of four in-person training sessions, each lasting over three days and combining practical and theoretical
exercises. Aimed at writers across all skill levels, from aspiring authors to experienced professionals, the sessions covered a wide
range of key topics. These included the history of children’s literature, with a special emphasis on Arabic literature, as well as

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