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MBRF launches ‘Writing Children's Stories’

workshop to empower young and creative writers

27/09/2024

As part of Dubai International Program for Writing with the participation of 16

participants

Dubai, UAE, 26 September 2024- The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of the most

prominent knowledge initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF),
launched the first phase of the ‘Writing Children's Stories’ workshop at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library,

with the participation of 16 creative writers. Delivered by trainer Nadia Al Najjar, the workshop lasts for three
months and focuses on the development of children’s literature, further empowering young writers and new

talents by providing them with the necessary tools to transform their ideas into inspiring literary works for
future generations.
The workshop aims to teach participants the elements and requirements of writing stories for children and

provide training on its techniques and skills. This contributes to the development of the trainees’ intellectual
and cognitive abilities and enhances the volume of literary contributors in this field of writing.

The second phase of the workshop kicks off in October 2024. During the workshop, participants will
interactively learn the characteristics of writing children’s art through brainstorming, and exchanging ideas

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