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events and a selection of publications in both English and Arabic. The participation

aligns with the MBRF’s commitment to supporting knowledge, creativity, and innovation,

as well as highlighting the importance of reading as a means of acquiring knowledge
and information.

In line with the event, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister

of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the MBRF’s pavilion and discussed the ‘Global

Knowledge Index’. During the visit, the MBRF offered him the book ‘Tolerance Among

Virtues’, one of the publications of the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW),
which was approved for postgraduate students at the Mohammed bin Zayed University

for Humanities (MBZUH).

Highlighting the significance of MBRF’s participation in ADIBF 2024, His Excellency

Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, pointed out the Foundation’s contribution

towards advancing science, disseminating knowledge, promoting a culture of reading,
and nurturing literary and intellectual creativity.

“The MBRF’s participation in the event comes as part of its relentless efforts to
encourage sharing knowledge across Arab countries and provide a comprehensive

platform for book lovers and scholars to learn about current intellectual and literary

works and publications. The pavilion showcases a diverse range of publications

focusing on many fields. Furthermore, it will provide a venue for other events and
activities, including seminars, lectures, workshops, and discussions with renowned Arab

authors and thinkers,” His Excellency added.

The pavilion, located in Hall 10-D06, will further host a variety of events under the

‘KnowTalks’, a series jointly organized by the MBRF and the United Nations

Development Programme (UNDP) to underscore best global practices and experiences

in addressing environmental challenges, water crises, climate issues, and strategies for
promoting green investments.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb presented a knowledge session titled ‘Poetry and

Artificial Intelligence.’ The session was held under the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, which was

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