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‘Knowledge Lounge’ organizes series of knowledge events to discu

writings and books

PRESS RELEASE Published September 10th, 2024 - 07:57 GMT

During the event.
‘Knowledge Lounge,’ one of the many innovative initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), organized a series of panel discussions and
other knowledge events within and outside the UAE in August to discuss a variety of
writings and books, exploring diverse literary and cognitive aspects. These sessions sparked
engaging interactions and were widely accepted the attendees.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, stated: “These knowledge events and
panel sessions reflect the MBRF’s commitment to fostering the participation of all segments
of society in producing and disseminating knowledge, as well as encouraging them to make
books an integral part of their lives. At the MBRF, we aim to broaden the knowledge base of
Arab readers and promote the habit of reading among them through these sessions held under
the ‘Knowledge Lounge’ initiative. In light of the increased interest in these sessions and the
rich dialogues they generate, the MBRF is committed to continuing to organize such events
and to hosting the finest writers, along with literary and scientific figures, to discuss the most
prominent literature that aligns with readers’ interests.”
As part of the ‘Knowledge Lounge,’ a discussion session was held this month at Beans &
Begs café in Abu Dhabi and virtually via Google Meet to discuss the book The Power of
Habit by Charles Duhigg. This session was moderated by Mervat Sami Al Jamal. Another
session was also organized at Kalemat Bookstore in Boxpark, Dubai, to discuss the novel
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafa, moderated by Heba Salah.
In Ras Al Khaimah, the ‘Knowledge Lounge’ organized a session titled ‘Open Microphone
with Professor Safiya Al-Shehhi,’ in cooperation with the Youth Centre Ras Al Khaimah, to
discuss the book Die Empty. This session was moderated by Dr. Abeer Al Rasbi, the
‘Knowledge Lounge’ coordinator. Meanwhile, the ‘Café Platform’ at Al Sidra Heritage
Neighbourhood in the Al Luluiya area, Khorfakkan, hosted a discussion session on the book
The Chef by Jaspreet Singh. This session also featured various Indian activities.
Two enriching knowledge sessions were held at the Zayed Central Library in Al Ain City.
One session focused on the book The Art of War by Sun Tzu, while the second discussed the
book Memoirs of an Arabian Princess by Emily Ruete. These sessions were conducted under
the direction and supervision of Wafa Al-Nuaimi. In Jordan, the Abdul Hameed Shoman
Library in Amman Mountain hosted an interactive session during which participants
discussed the novel The Night of the Fall of Baghdad by Dr. Ahmed Khairy Al-Omari,
moderated by Hana Al-Kurdi.
The ‘Knowledge Lounge’ is a pioneering initiative by the MBRF that targets various sectors
of society to encourage and make reading habits and book discussions an integral part of
their lives. This initiative hosts distinguished authors and writers, creating an interactive

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