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Knowledge Lounge Convenes Authors And

Readers To Shape The Literary And

Knowledge Landscape In The Arab World

The Knowledge Lounge, aprominent knowledge initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), hosted renowned Arab literary personalities, including Egyptian

novelists Tarek Imam and Rasha Adly, as well as Lebanese author and novelist Mounir El Hayek,for a
meeting held at the Kalemat Library in Dubai. The gathering offered an ideal platform for engaging in

discussions on their recent literary works, shedding light on the popular themes linked to Arab literature
and storytelling.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “We are thrilled to witness the

continuous contribution of the Knowledge Lounge to improve the literary and intellectual movement and
its growing intellectual impact on both the UAE and beyond. At MBRF, we are committed to hosting

renowned personalities in the fields of literature, science, and arts, while fostering the Arab intellectual
landscape through a variety of initiatives and events designed for the evolving knowledge and creative
needs of various age groups in society. These efforts actively increase the level of participation in

various intellectual activities.”

H.E. added, “We launched the Knowledge Lounge initiative in line with our commitment to support the

vision of our wise leadership to develop and enrich the knowledge landscape in the UAE, especially by
integrating reading as a vital part of society’s lifestyle.” Furthermore, he underscored the significance of
leveraging a variety of knowledge discussions and initiatives organized by the MBRF, which cover a

wide range of topics revolving around literature, science, art, and creativity.

The meeting, which witnessed the participation of author Tarek Imam, featured a literary dialogue
highlighting the latest collection of his stories, titled “Stories Shorter than the Ages of Their Heroes. The

collection, published by Dar Al Shorouk in Egypt, comprises a set of brief narratives known as ‘flash
fiction’. The literary dialogue mainly highlighted this upcoming literary genre as well as the author’s
experience considering his unique storytelling and narration style.

The dialogue was moderated by Dr. Mounir Al Hayek, a Lebanese writer and novelist, with the active
involvement of participants who significantly added value to the discussion with their questions and

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