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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 space between readers and writers to strengthen

the reading habit and disseminate knowledge in its various forms.
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