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the creation of a comprehensive strategy to guarantee that it is accessible to a large
number of people. He noted that it can be attained through digital programs and platforms

that aim to establish cooperative, open, and interconnected systems, focusing on

delivering integrated services. Furthermore, He underlined the need to improve Arabic
digital content and encourage the growth of platforms that support its development. The

second day of the fair also witnessed an introductory session on the Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award, which was presented by Huda Al Marzouqi, the

prestigious award, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, seeks to identify

remarkable achievements across the globe that contributed towards knowledge creation

and dissemination. It also aims to encourage those involved in the knowledge sector to
foster innovation, creativity and advancement in the realm of knowledge transfer and

development globally.

Furthermore, DIPW organized a remarkable session titled ‘Writing for Children: Unlocking
Doors to New Worlds and Potential Dreams’ during the second day of ADIBF. The session

featured Dr. Wafaa Al Mezghani, a creative writing trainer, Rai Abdulal, author of children's
stories and science fiction, and author Maithaa Al Mazrouei. The session was moderated

by writer Hoda Harkous. The day also witnessed the launch of the ‘Workshop on Creating

Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ featuring renowned writer and artist Fatima Al-Amiri.

In line with the ‘Knowledge Lounge’ project, the pavilion conducted a discussion session,

which featured Mustafa Saeed, the recipient of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for
Manuscript Editing. Furthermore, Amani Abahra, a well-known creative content creator,

conducted a workshop titled ‘Creating Content for Social Media Platforms.’

The day also witnessed a discussion session titled ‘The UAE's Government Development
Model,’ which was organized by the Publishing and Distribution Department. The session

which featured Dr. Abdulla Al Darmaki and Mr. Abdel Samad Al Maeeni, underscored the

UAE’s experience in developing government services and embracing innovation as a key
driver of government operations.

The MBRF concludes its second-day events at ADIBF with an engaging panel discussion

titled ‘Arabic Language Computing and the Future of Machine Translation to and from
Arabic.’ The session featured Osama Muneer Ibrahim and Mohammed Al-Ali, who

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