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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 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.

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