Page 24 - MBRF English PR Report - September 2024

Press Release

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

MBRF launches ‘Writing Children's Stories’ workshop to

empower young and creative writers

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 and assessments, starting from devising creative ideas

to writing techniques, up to completing the work.

Commenting on the workshop, trainer Nadia Al Najjar said: “The ‘Writing Children’s Stories’

workshop stands out as one of the most creative and interactive initiatives that is a testament
to the MBRF’s commitment to enhancing the skills of creative writers. This includes writing
children’s stories, for which the MBRF is dedicated to upgrading participants’ horizons and

know-how in order to create stories based on sound and integral literary principles and

techniques.”