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MBRF signs MoU with Arab Publishers’

Association to support publishing sector

July 11, 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.

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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
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