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MBRF signs MoU with Arab Publishers' Association to support

publishing sector

Dubai, 11 July 2025: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) with the Arab Publishers’ Association (APA) in Egypt to promote knowledge dissemination, reinforce
publishing and distribution networks, and support industry creators through strategic support and innovative opportunities.

The MoU was signed at MBRF’s headquarters by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, and Mohamed Rashad,
President of APA, to establish a strategic partnership and reinforce collaborative 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.”

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