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DIPW concludes 1 phase of ‘Illustrations for Children’s

Stories’ workshop

The workshop is part of DIPW’s commitment to enhancing the literary ecosystem as well as

fostering the talents of young Illustrators

UAE, Dubai, 20 June 2024 – The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a leading

initiative by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), successfully
concluded the first phase of its ‘Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ workshop, which aimed at
providing young talents with the opportunity to develop their creative abilities.

The workshop was held in person at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL). It will continue
virtually in the second phase until the ten participants have completed their projects.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “The success of the workshop so
far is a true reflection of the MBRF’s dedication to developing the creative abilities of young

talents and motivating them to fully unleash the power of their imaginations. Furthermore, it also
emphasizes the MBRF’s commitment to enhancing the participants’ skills to illustrate children’s

stories by employing innovative and creative methods. The primary goal is to create artworks and
publications that are children-friendly, encourage young people to develop a passion for books,

and foster a reading culture among them.”

H.E. added: “The next phases of the workshop will place a major focus on offering participants

additional training on developing more skills and techniques in order to further enable them to
achieve the desired outcomes.”

The workshop comes as part of DIPW’s commitment to enhancing the realm of literature and

fostering the potential of emerging artists and talents. Its primary goal is to provide them with

the requisite skills and resources to pursue their literary and creative endeavors, realizing the vital
role they play in advancing the creation, dissemination, and development of knowledge.