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5/7/24, 10:23 AM MBRF successfully concludes its participation in Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
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.

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