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6/14/24, 11:00 AM Knowledge Lounge convenes authors and readers to shape the literary and knowledge landscape in the Arab world - Middle East…
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 session also shed light on the significance of rejuvenating

and studying art and integrating it into different aspects of life as well as into the

narratives found in novels and books. The session was moderated by Dalia Abu Al

Atta and Rola Al Banna.

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