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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.

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