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collaboration in academic publishing and the exchange of digital and knowledge-based
content. Additionally, a literary session titled ‘Emirati Literature: Between Memory and

Renewal’ will feature Emirati authors Eman Al Yousuf and Nadia Al Najjar, with writer
Roula Farah serving as moderator. The session will highlight the evolution of the local

literary landscape while keeping pace with the broader global literary movement.

The Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), a prominent Arab knowledge platform developed

by MBRF, will open its programs with a gathering featuring the Academic Publishing
Association and Emerald Publishing, exploring key topics such as open access,

publishing ethics, and the future of digital journals. The gathering will center on
collaborations on publishing specialized studies focused on the knowledge economy

and innovation, linking them to MBRF’s projects, including the Global Knowledge Index
(GKI). It will also include a panel discussion titled ‘Literary Editing: The Invisible Partner

in the Publishing Industry’ and an introductory session on the Mohammed bin Rashid

Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA).

Additionally, a session titled ‘I Translate’ will convene leading translators to discuss
the challenges and opportunities in translating literary and intellectual works across

cultures. Moreover, as part of the ongoing ‘KnowTalks’ series, the program will feature
a seminar led by researcher Stefan Bergheim, titled ‘The Competence of Futures

Literacy,’ and another seminar by Dr. Gunjan Bhardwaj titled ‘Transforming Life
Sciences with AI.’

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