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Press Release
On the sixth day of the event, the MBRF’s pavilion hosted a series of knowledge events,
culminating its rich participation throughout the exhibition days. Under the ‘Knowledge
Lounge’ initiative, the MBRF organized various activities – including a panel discussion titled
‘Hidden Shadows: Exploring Motives and Mysteries in Crime Literature’ with the writer Adel
Al-Sumaiti and Nora Al-Naqbi, a session titled ‘Memory History - UAE Bahrain: Reading in
the Texture of Light’ with the writer Nadia Al-Najjar and moderated by Aliya Al-Mansouri,
another session entitled ‘Between the Lines and the Making of Hope,’ presented by Dr. Nawal
Mustafa and moderated by Rola Al-Banna, as well as a book launch ceremony for scientific
translations. The ceremony witnessed the participation of members of the scientific
translation workshop and translators Muaz Ayyoun and Walid El-Baz, who were interviewed
by Lina Taraqji.
Additionally, the MBRF's pavilion also featured an insightful discussion titled ‘Game on:
Transforming learning with gamification’ with Marcos Muller-Habig, Acting CEO of the 42
Abu Dhabi Coding School, as part of the ‘KnowTalks’ initiative. Meanwhile, the DKH held
another productive dialogue with Dr. Khaled Abdel Fattah to explore ‘Future Directions in
Arab Digital Platforms.’
The Dubai International Program for Writing left a lasting impression on attendees by hosting
a special literary seminar titled ‘The Pen of Inspiration: How Criticism Enriches and Evolves
Literature and Thought.’ The seminar, moderated by Omar Ahmed, featured insights from Dr.
Saleh Hwaidi. Meanwhile, Salma Al-Alem, a writer, presented a session titled ‘The Unique
Characteristics of the Arabic Language’ under the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, which witnessed the
participation of Dr. Hussein Al-Rifai.
With resounding success, the MBRF concluded its participation at ADIBF, showcasing its
diverse range of activities and sessions that garnered wide attendance. This demonstrated
the MBRF’s significant impact on enriching the knowledge landscape in the UAE and beyond,
demonstrating its ongoing commitment to achieving its lofty objectives of supporting
knowledge initiatives and disseminating knowledge.
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