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7/30/25, 10:46 AM MBRF launches ‘Knowledge Lounge' in Canada to promote Arabic language globally
Throughout July, the Knowledge Lounge is organizing an engaging series of sessions across various cities in the UAE. In Dubai, the initiative will
host a Writing Lounge session focused on Nancy Kress's book on novel-writing techniques, along with discussions on ‘Cold Fear', a short story
collection by Aisha Sultan, and ‘The Year of the Fat Cats' by Abdulwahab Al-Hammadi, both to be held at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library
(MBRL).

In Khor Fakkan, a session will be held at the Platform Café in the Al-Sidra Heritage Area to discuss ‘Margins on Cities, Travel, and Departure' by
Aisha Sultan. In Abu Dhabi, a virtual session will focus on ‘The Girl on Paper' by Guillaume Musso. Two sessions will be held in Al Ain, one on
‘Sugar Street' by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, and another on ‘Truth and Writing' by Bothayna Al-Essa.
In Fujairah, the initiative continues its literary engagement with the Free Readings series, providing an in-depth exploration of various literary
themes. The program will also tour Sharjah and Ajman with a special session featuring writer Dr. Khaled Al-Salami. In Ras Al Khaimah, Dr. Abeer
Al-Rasbi will lead a morning workshop at the Peak Lounge, guiding participants through a symbolic analysis of the book ‘Remaining Tattoo'.

The Youth Lounge, hosted in partnership with the Al-Naqsh platform, will feature a discussion on ‘The Most Splendid Journey' by Fadwa Touqan.
Additional sessions will be held in collaboration with Al-Naqsh and DIPW to explore ‘White Nights in Dubai' by Sarah Mahmoud Al-Khatib, ‘The
Blue Punishment' by Ahmed Naeem Al-Baz, and ‘Dough of Longing', written and illustrated by Nusaiba Al-Munis.
Additionally, the Knowledge Lounge is teaming up with the Digital Knowledge Center to host two engaging sessions. The first will cover ‘Why
Digital Transformations Fail: Where Do We Start and How Do We Continue?' by Tony Saldana, while the second will discuss ‘The Origin of the
Universe: Ten Keys to Understanding Existence' by Frank Wilczek.

Internationally, the initiative will maintain an active presence with a session in Australia, organized in partnership with the Federal Youth Foundation
and the Australian Youth Council. This session will explore ‘Soft Power: Volunteer Work and Humanitarian Giving Following Zayed's Footsteps' by
Adel Al Shamry.

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