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moderated the session.
The MBRF’s pavilion further hosted a session titled “Knowledge Leadership through Initiatives

of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation,” which was presented by
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF. The Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH)

hosted Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah, Advisor for Knowledge and Digital Solutions, in an
introductory session about the DKH.
As part of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, a discussion panel titled ‘Laws of the United Arab Emirates

in Supporting and Safeguarding the Arabic Language’ was held, featuring Dr. Ghassan

Burhan and media figure Munira Egiz.
On the sixth day of the event, the MBRF’s pavilion hosted a series of knowledge events,
culminating its rich participation throughout the exhibition days. Under the ‘Knowledge

Lounge’ initiative, the MBRF organized various activities – including a panel discussion titled
‘Hidden Shadows: Exploring Motives and Mysteries in Crime Literature’ with the writer Adel Al-

Sumaiti and Nora Al-Naqbi, a session titled ‘Memory History - UAE Bahrain: Reading in the
Texture of Light’ with the writer Nadia Al-Najjar and moderated by Aliya Al-Mansouri, another

session entitled ‘Between the Lines and the Making of Hope,’ presented by Dr. Nawal Mustafa
and moderated by Rola Al-Banna, as well as a book launch ceremony for scientific

translations. The ceremony witnessed the participation of members of the scientific translation
workshop and translators Muaz Ayyoun and Walid El-Baz, who were interviewed by Lina
Taraqji.

Additionally, the MBRF's pavilion also featured an insightful discussion titled ‘Game on:
Transforming learning with gamification’ with Marcos Muller-Habig, Acting CEO of the 42 Abu

Dhabi Coding School, as part of the ‘KnowTalks’ initiative. Meanwhile, the DKH held another
productive dialogue with Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah to explore ‘Future Directions in Arab Digital

Platforms.’
The Dubai International Program for Writing left a lasting impression on attendees by hosting

a special literary seminar titled ‘The Pen of Inspiration: How Criticism Enriches and Evolves
Literature and Thought.’ The seminar, moderated by Omar Ahmed, featured insights from Dr.

Saleh Hwaidi. Meanwhile, Salma Al-Alem, a writer, presented a session titled ‘The Unique
Characteristics of the Arabic Language’ under the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, which witnessed the

participation of Dr. Hussein Al-Rifai.
With resounding success, the MBRF concluded its participation at ADIBF, showcasing its
diverse range of activities and sessions that garnered wide attendance. This demonstrated

the MBRF’s significant impact on enriching the knowledge landscape in the UAE and beyond,
demonstrating its ongoing commitment to achieving its lofty objectives of supporting

knowledge initiatives and disseminating knowledge.

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