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1/16/25, 2:44 PM ALC, MBRF partner to bolster ties on cultural, knowledge projects – The Gulf Time Newspaper
ALC, MBRF partner to bolster ties on cultural, knowledge

projects

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to enhance collaboration across various cultural and
intellectual fields, opening new prospects for supporting youth cultural engagement.
Under the terms of the MoU, the foundation will offer ALC members specialised training programmes, developed in
collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to enhance participants’ skills and capabilities. The
partnership also sets the stage for fruitful cooperation in the field of translation. Talented Emirati graduates of MBRF’s
Translation Programme contribute to the ALC’s Kalima Translation Project.
The two organisations will coordinate efforts to nominate outstanding participants from MBRF’s creative content development
programmes for the centre’s literary awards and research grants, in an effort to further support Arabic content and creativity.
They will also collaborate on print and 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 at the MBRF headquarters in Dubai by His Excellency Dr Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, and His
Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF. His Excellency 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.
His Excellency Dr Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, said: “This collaboration represents a step forward in the promotion of
culture and knowledge in the UAE and across the Arab world. It enhances the position of the Arabic language, 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.”
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, 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

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