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6/11/25, 9:37 AM MBRF and Bibliotheca Alexandrina Partner to Boost Arab Knowledge Access
MBRF and Bibliotheca Alexandrina Partner to
Boost Arab Knowledge Access
By Shahba Mayyeri June 10, 2025 1 min read
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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and Egypt’s
Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance knowledge
accessibility, particularly for people with disabilities, through innovative joint projects.
The agreement, formalized by MBRF CEO Jamal bin Huwaireb and BA Director Dr. Ahmed
Zayed, focuses on creating DAISY-format digital talking books to support visually impaired
individuals. It also includes plans for joint training, expertise exchange in library science, and
organizing cultural and knowledge-based events.
Signed in Dubai, the MoU underscores both institutions’ commitment to fostering intellectual
development across the Arab world. It aims to build inclusive knowledge ecosystems that drive
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