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Press Release

MBRF’s Dubai International Program for Writing concludes

‘Children’s Literature Workshop’ in Tunisia

05 August 2025- 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 literary genres, age-specific content, and the importance of pre-writing planning. Participants
also explored character development, setting, plot structure, narrative styles, and perspectives.