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Press Release

MBRF showcases knowledge initiatives at Frankfurt Book

Fair 2025

Dubai, UAE, 21 October 2025: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
(MBRF) showcased the results of its key programs and initiatives at the Frankfurt International

Book Fair 2025, reaffirming its leadership in advancing knowledge and creativity on a global scale.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, stated: “Our participation in the Frankfurt

Book Fair underscores our commitment to promoting the Emirati knowledge ecosystem globally
and supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable knowledge economy. The significant interest

shown by visitors in our initiatives reflects the international community’s confidence in MBRF’s
pioneering model. It reaffirms our success in empowering individuals and communities with the

tools and skills needed to shape the future. These achievements motivate us to further strengthen
global partnerships and accelerate the journey toward a thriving, knowledge-based society.”

During the event, H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb met with H.E. Yousuf Al-Hayaie, Consul General of the
UAE in Munich, who was briefed on MBRF’s programs and initiatives. H.E. also met with Jacks

Thomas, Director of the Bologna Book Fair, and Emma Lowe, Director of the London Book Fair,
to explore future collaboration opportunities and enhance communication with global publishing

stakeholders.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb stated that the translation of ‘The Legacy of Muslim Sicily’ encyclopedia

into German has started, with plans to translate it into other languages, including French. This
work is a key resource for studying Sicily’s historical ties to the Arab world and Islamic civilization.

As part of its participation, MBRF hosted a range of events through its ‘Dubai International

Program for Writing (DIPW),’ including sessions such as ‘I Translate: Personal Experiences in

Translating into Arabic’ and ‘Has the Era of Scientific Translation Ended? What Do We Translate
and for Whom?’ Dr. Barbara Michalak-Pikulska, a Polish Arabist, shared her experience in a

session titled ‘My Journey with Translation from Arabic to Polish.’ DIPW also launched the