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digital publishing, providing integrated services such as typesetting, layout, translation, design, and
printing, while committing to international quality standards at competitive prices.

The MoU was signed during the ‘Arabian Days’ Festival by Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu
Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, and Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Knowledge Foundation.

Dr. bin Tamim asserted that the strategic partnership with the MBRF marks a significant milestone
in efforts to open broader prospects for the youth development, providing them with important
opportunities to hone their skills in various cultural and creative domains.
“This collaboration represents a step forward in the promotion of culture and knowledge in the UAE
and across the Arab world,” he noted. “Enhancing the position of the Arabic language and
empowering it to achieve its rightful global status as a modern and intellectual language requires
collective efforts to present a comprehensive vision for enriching the cultural landscape and
inspiring creativity.”
“Furthermore, this partnership aligns with the Centre’s strategic vision to continuously develop
Arabic content and support young talents in writing and creative fields, which helps foster
generations of avid readers who are passionate about Arabic literature, arts, and sciences,” the ALC
Chairman concluded.

For his part, Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “We believe that empowering individuals and enhancing their
capabilities are fundamental steps to achieve comprehensive human development and strengthen
knowledge pathways across all fields. Our strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Arabic
Language Centre is a significant step towards these objectives; it enables us to further focus on
developing Emirati human resources, fostering collaboration in areas such as translation and
intellectual creativity, and supporting digital and print Arabic content. This, in turn, contributes to
building communities capable of adapting to change and achieving excellence and leadership.”
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to establishing the Arabic language as a tool for
cultural and intellectual communication,” bin Huwaireb explained. “It allows for expanding the
impact of initiatives such as 'Bil Arabi' and the Digital Knowledge Centre, enriching the local and
global knowledge landscape, and reinforcing the presence of Arabic as a key pillar in shaping
identity and fostering sustainable creativity.”
The MoU will allow the ALC to present its programmes at the various events organised by MBRF in
which it will participate. For its part, the Foundation will also showcase its efforts and initiatives at
cultural events overseen by the Centre, including book fairs and festivals, the Arabian Days festival,
and the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries.

The agreement will support efforts to enrich Arabic content published on MBRF’s Digital Knowledge
Hub platform, by leveraging insights and knowledge shared by ALC. As a further element of the
collaboration, the Foundation’s events will include a joint initiative titled ‘Knowledge Break’,
featuring a series of talks hosted by Abu Dhabi.

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