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5/3/24, 11:20 AM MBRF highlights wide array of knowledge programs at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Travel Writings workshop. Dr. Wafaa Al Mezghani, the workshop instructor, and Lina
Taraqji, the session coordinator, explained the key themes presented in the book.

During an introductory session, Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah, Advisor of Knowledge and Digital

Solutions at the MBRF, provided an overview of the ‘Digital Knowledge Hub’ (DKH). He
emphasized the DKH’s significance as the biggest digital hub for Arab content. The DKH

adapts to the demands of the modern era and the younger generations. By disseminating

Arab knowledge and knowledge across the globe, the DKH ensures a prime position
among diverse cultures and civilizations. It further promotes connections with different

cultures globally through the dissemination of knowledge and traditional values from
reliable sources. Moreover, it serves as a vital platform for major Arab publishing houses.

It provides the first search engine designed specifically for digital material created in the
Arab world. This engine guarantees easy access to information and saves time and effort

by using a classification method that complies with worldwide digital content organization

standards.

On the second day of ADIBF, the MBRF organized various activities and events including

a panel discussion titled ‘Cutting Food Waste, Cutting Carbon: Climate Solutions. The

session which was part of the KnowTalks series had the participation of Lara Hussein, Co-
Founder and Soil Builder, The Waste Lab. During the panel, she highlighted the issues of

food waste globally, which has reached one billion tons in volume per year.

During the session, Hussein noted that carbon emissions (particularly methane and
carbon dioxide) are the key cause of food pollution, followed by water, air, and soil

contamination. She also highlighted the need for institutions to prioritize environment-
friendly methods for disposing of organic waste, pointing out that food waste takes a long

time to degrade in landfills and releases dangerous gases that contribute to climate
change. These materials could be utilized to create useful fertilizer and other secondary

products by putting in place the proper sorting procedures. This would improve the soil

and farms in the area, which would ultimately improve the quality of the food and the
climate.

In addition, the DKH organized an insightful discussion titled ‘The DKH: Platform, Content,

and Solutions’ featuring Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah. The session proved to be instrumental in
highlighting the transition towards digital content in the present world. Dr. Khaled

underlined that digital material will play a major role in shaping the future and demanded

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