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Press Release

‘Knowledge Lounge’ launches rich line-up of knowledge

and creative events for August

Dubai, UAE, 15 August 2025- ‘Knowledge Lounge,’ one of the many innovative initiatives of
the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), is organizing a rich

line-up of events for August, aligning with its mission to foster a sustainable, knowledge-

based society and embed quality reading into everyday life. The events, designed for various
age groups across cities in the UAE and beyond, blend knowledge-sharing activities, creative

workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, combining engagement, expertise, and
innovation.

The agenda commenced with the Knowledge Lounge in Canada, featuring a discussion session

on the educational book ‘Our Children Are Gems, But We Are Blacksmiths,’ alongside the
‘What Are You Reading?’ activity, which encouraged participants to share and explore valuable

book recommendations through short Instagram videos. Other highlights included the ‘Writer

of the Future’ workshop, aimed at developing young people’s writing skills, and the ‘Art of
Public Speaking’ workshop, designed to build participants’ confidence in communication.

As part of MBRF’s ‘Our Knowledge Summer’ initiative, young readers took part in a session

exploring ‘The Little Prince’ book, using the story to reflect on human values. The ‘We Create
an Illustrated Story’ workshop sparked children’s visual imagination and creativity. Meanwhile,

the Youth Knowledge Club hosted a discussion titled ‘Artificial Intelligence and Literature:
Challenges and Opportunities,’ addressing the convergence of emerging technologies with

creative writing. The Knowledge Lounge featured a discussion on the novel ‘Azazel’ in Al Ain.

Alexandria hosted the ‘Book from My Library’ session, as part of its efforts to promote

knowledge engagement beyond the UAE. Activities continued with the ‘Little Calligrapher of
Knowledge’ workshop, teaching children the art of Arabic calligraphy and fostering their

aesthetic appreciation. In Sharjah and Ajman, participants engaged in a collective reading
session of the ‘Finding Your Voice’ book, promoting dialogue through shared literary

experiences.