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Press Release

MBRF launches ‘Knowledge Lounge’ in Canada to promote

Arabic language globally

29 July 2025- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has
launched its ‘Knowledge Lounge’ initiative in Canada, marking a significant step in its efforts to

cultivate a culture of Arabic reading. The move also aligns with the initiative’s mission to
encourage sustainable knowledge development and foster analytical and critical thinking across

diverse communities, both regionally and globally.

The launch was inaugurated with an initial introductory session held in Toronto, in partnership
with the Mosaic Foundation. The event featured Hussein Darwish from the Dubai International

Program for Writing (DIPW) and Hind Zareef, Director of the Mosaic Foundation. During the

session, Hussein Darwish emphasized the Knowledge Lounge as a community-driven knowledge
initiative rooted in the belief that knowledge plays a key role in shaping individuals and societies.

It also provides a platform for open discussions and interactions among readers, authors,
researchers, and experts from various fields.

Hind Zareef expressed pride in the Mosaic Foundation’s partnership with MBRF, highlighting it

as a key contribution to the world of reading and a significant step in showcasing the Arabic
language globally. She also emphasized the importance of knowledge-driven collaborations in

raising intellectual standards and improving the reading preferences of the Mosaic Foundation’s

members. Additionally, she stressed the importance of strengthening communication with the
Arab world through MBRF and its role in nurturing strong emotional bonds and fostering a shared

sense of belonging to a rich civilization that has historically linked East with West and North with
South.

As part of its initiative, MBRF launched the Knowledge Lounge in Sydney and Melbourne,

Australia, earlier in March 2025. The move was in collaboration with the Federal Youth
Foundation of the UAE, represented by the Global Youth Council in Australia. The expansion