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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 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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