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Press Release

MBRF concludes successful participation at Frankfurt Book

Fair 2024 featuring series of insightful dialogues

Dubai, UAE, 22 October 2024 - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
(MBRF) successfully concluded its participation at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024, which was

recently held in Frankfurt, Germany. MBRF showcased its latest knowledge and scientific and

literary projects during its participation. Furthermore, MBRF hosted several panel discussions and
workshops while emphasizing its efforts and mission to ensure the dissemination of knowledge

among communities.

During the event, MBRF interacted with leading publishing houses regionally and globally. His

Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, met with Mohammed Rashad, President of the
Arab Publishers’ Association; Nopi Chatzigeorgiou, President of the Association of Greek
Publishers and Booksellers (ENELVI); Adam Ridgway, Director of the London Book Fair; Dr.

Mehmet Aghraksha, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee at the Turkish Publishers

Association; and a delegation from the largest Chinese publishing houses.

Meanwhile, H.E. bin Huwaireb, along with the MBRF’s delegation, visited the Egyptian General
Book Authority’s stand and met with Dr. Ahmed Bahi El-Din, Chairman of the Authority. The

delegation also interacted with Ali Al Hammadi, Vice President of the Youth Council; Aisha Al

Marashdeh, an author; and Maitha Al Suwaidi, a content creator.

H.E. bin Huwaireb highlighted the pivotal role of international book fairs in offering a global
platform for intellectuals and fostering knowledge dialogues that open new avenues for

generating and disseminating knowledge. In addition, he highlighted the role of such events in
creating new opportunities to explore prominent intellectual and literary products globally.

H.E. bin Huwaireb said: "At MBRF, we have always looked forward to actively participating in the
Frankfurt Book Fair in line with our belief that spreading knowledge across the Arab region and