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Press Release

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 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