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9/10/24, 1:26 PM 'Knowledge Lounge' organises series of events to discuss writings and books - Aletihad News Center
'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 organise 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 organised 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" organised 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 space between readers and writers to strengthen the reading habit and disseminate
knowledge in its various forms.

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