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7/14/25, 11:04 AM MBRF signs MoU with Arab Publishers’ Association to support publishing sector
frameworks in the fields of publishing, printing, and training.

As part of the agreement, both parties will actively collaborate in key areas, including translation rights
management, intellectual property exchange, and printing. It also outlines plans for organizing training
workshops to empower publishing industry professionals, and showcasing Arab publishers’ works on

MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub. Furthermore, the MoU enables both entities to launch innovative events
and activities to achieve shared objectives and deliver mutual benefits.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb said: “We are delighted to collaborate with the renowned APA by signing this
MoU. The move is a testament to our steadfast dedication to enhancing knowledge production,

dissemination, and accessibility. This partnership builds on our strong belief in the pivotal role of the
publishing industry in promoting intellectual growth, encouraging reading habits, and developing
inclusive platforms for societal discussions across all interests. It also contributes to our efforts to realize
our wise leadership’s visionary roadmap for empowering future generations and advancing knowledge
development across the Arab world, while also strengthening the UAE’s global position as a hub of

enlightenment and knowledge.”

Mohamed Rashad said: “We are proud to join hands with MBRF. The partnership signifies our shared
mission to improve the Arab publishing industry through concrete projects. We value MBRF’s support for
the industry through its vital services, including professional marketing platforms for Arab publishers,

comprehensive translation solutions, and initiatives to support publishing and distribution sectors. This
MoU reflects our shared commitment to operational excellence and our dedication to turning this
cooperation into real progress for the industry.”

The MoU facilitates bilateral cooperation through knowledge exchange and strategic consultations,
allowing both parties to improve their potential and continuously improve their contributions to the sector.

Moreover, this MoU underscores MBRF’s relentless efforts to develop knowledge-based societies
through encouraging reading, supporting innovative initiatives, and nurturing intellectual activities. It also
aligns with MBRF’s global mission of knowledge dissemination while fostering creativity and
entrepreneurship across knowledge and creative industries.