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Press Release

MBRF kicks off participation in Cairo International Book Fair 2025

with packed lineup of interactive sessions and workshops

MBRF aims to highlight key advancements in literary arts, digital knowledge, and

content creation

24 January 2025- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)
kicks off its activities today at the Cairo International Book Fair 2025, held at the Egypt

International Exhibitions Center from 23 January to 5 February 2025.

As part of its participation, MBRF is organizing a wide range of discussions, interactive

sessions, workshops, book launches, and new publications. The event provides an excellent
platform to showcase the MBRF’s diverse literary and knowledge projects and other

initiatives that have the potential to significantly influence the knowledge landscape.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “We are honored to be part of the

Cairo International Book Fair this year, which offers a remarkable chance to advance global
intellectual discourse. Our participation in the event reflects MBRF’s commitment to

engaging with knowledge events on both regional and international levels. This prominent
event brings together publishers, knowledge leaders, and innovators, creating a collaborative

platform to exchange ideas and explore avenues for joint ventures.”

Under its initiatives, MBRF is hosting several sessions and panel discussions spanning

literature, art, science, and knowledge. The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW)
will start with an introductory gathering to introduce the program. During the event, several

workshops and engaging discussions are being planned, including ‘Building Worlds: Science
Fiction from Idea to Story’ session featuring Mr. Eslam Abushkair; ‘The Deep Influence of

Scientific Translation Workshop on the Translator’s Journey’ session with Marwan Atta; and
‘From Dubai Future Workshop to Horizons of Excellence and Creativity’ session featuring

writer and engineer Maram Bashir Sedqi.

DIPW is also organizing a session with Sameh Abdullah, Director of the Al Ahram Institute,

followed by a session titled ‘Embarking on a Journey to the World of Children: Training
Workshops for Crafting Children’s Stories,’ as well as a workshop titled ‘Scientific and