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on the significance of national knowledge initiatives such as Reading Month, highlighting their

role as a testament to the value national leadership places on reading. H.E. explained reading

as a gateway to knowledge and creativity, underscoring its vital role in empowering individuals
with knowledge and fostering a conscious and educated generation that is capable of driving

the nation’s prosperity and progress.

Furthermore, the Knowledge Lounge organised a session titled ‘Effective Leadership’ with Dr.

Abir Al Rasbi and a specialised workshop entitled ‘Writing Book Reviews’ which was

conducted using visual communication technology. The workshop was presented by poet and

media personality, Hussein Darwish. During the session, he discussed the ways to encourage
readership and create an engaging environment for the exchange of ideas, views and

knowledge. The workshop delved into the art and scientific principles of presenting books to

offer the Arabic Library and readers a comprehensive and clear understanding of the

publications available. For instance, the books a categorised into literature, science, traffic, or

administration, while also mentioning the name of the publishing house and clearly defining

the content of the book artistically and objectively. The workshop ensured an unbiased
presentation by reducing the influence of the author's perspective or opinion.

The Knowledge Lounge also actively participated in the London International Book Fair 2024,

highlighting the critical role of reading in fostering knowledge societies. It organised a series

of knowledge and educational sessions during the book fair, covering a wide range of topics

addressed by prominent personalities and publishing houses in the world of knowledge. The
sessions included diverse themes including ‘UAE Publisher and Copyright Rights’ which had

the participation of Anoud Ali and Hussein Darwish, ‘Complete Knowledge of Art and

Literature’ featuring Fea’ Nasser and Haytham Hussein, ‘Global Knowledge Dialogues and

Arab Library Development’ with the participation of Hisham Al Jadali and Fahad Al Awda, and

‘Interchanges of Translation: Between Translator and Publisher’ with Fatima al-Khatib and

Dalal Nasrallah. These sessions, among others, captivated the audience’s interest and

substantially contributed to enriching the knowledge landscape.
Additionally, it conducted interactive and engaging sessions, such as discussions on Adil

Mustafa's book titled ‘Logical Fallacies’, and Emily Rutte's book ‘Memoir of an Arab Princess’.

Furthermore, it conducted a session on Aisha Abd al-Rahman Bint al-Shati’s book ‘Women of

the House of Prophecy’ and Emirati writers Nadia al-Najjar and Noura al-Khoury’s book

‘Letters in a Different Time’ in a special session featuring Knowledge lounge for youth in

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