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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 interventions. During the session, Tarek Imam
presented a selection of stories that received positive responses from the audience.

Furthermore, the Knowledge Lounge hosted two interactive sessions by joining hands

with the ‘Dubai Narrator Forum’ featuring Rasha Adly and Dr. Al Hayek. The session
comes in line with the collaboration with reading clubs to promote reading and book
discussions within the community by ensuring the participation of authors, writers, and
experts in literature and knowledge.

During the session, Rasha Adly highlighted the pivotal role of historical novels in the

process of documenting history. Furthermore, she pointed out the need for Arabic
literature to study various periods of Arab civilization acknowledging the region’s rich
and diverse historical and cultural heritage. The discussion further underscored the
significance of the arts in shaping modern life and enhancing human knowledge. The

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