Page 17 - MBRF PR REPORT - April 2024

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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

collaboration with the Alnqsh Platform. These sessions were moderated by a young girl

Haneen Kifah Al-Kharaz and they included readings of diverse books from the literature world.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF highlighted MBRF’s unwavering dedication to

boosting the significant role of reading. He also stressed the significance of ingraining reading

as a daily habit among youth, recognising its pivotal role in cultivating their knowledge and

elevating the UAE’s standing as a hub of science and knowledge regionally and globally.