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9/10/24, 1:25 PM Knowledge Lounge organizes series of knowledge events to discuss writings and books
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.

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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

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