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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.

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

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