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Press Release

In close collaboration with Emirates Schools Establishment

Digital Knowledge Hub accredited as supporting platform in

‘Reading Marathon’ to improve reading and learning reality

Dubai, UAE, 04 March 2024 - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
(MBRF) declared that its Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH) has been accredited as a supporting

reading platform in the ‘Reading Marathon,’ through a strategic partnership with the Emirates
Schools Establishment (ESE).

The marathon serves as a comprehensive knowledge initiative designed to inspire students to
cultivate a habit of reading, promote reading as an integral part of life, and boost the volume

of books on educational platforms.

The incorporation of the DKH signifies its role as a supportive reading platform within the

marathon, showcasing its evolving role in pioneering knowledge, and extending its impact on
providing educational content and knowledge materials tailored to the specific needs and
interests of the younger generation. The Hub provides an extensive array of written and audio

books, as well as publications, all crafted using a method aimed at enhancing readability and

enriching intellectual and cognitive ambitions.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said, “We are pleased to collaborate
with the ESE and look forward to witnessing the inclusion of the DKH among the accredited

platforms. This move highlights the MBRF’s shared commitment to disseminating knowledge,

fostering a reading culture, and promoting the prominence of the Arabic language as a pivotal
tool for scientific and knowledge development. The DKH’s inclusion is a testament to our
dedication to leveraging digital innovation for the advancement of the education sector, aiming

to enhance the landscape of reading and learning, aligning with our vision to empower

community members, motivate innovators and creative minds, and contribute to the
establishment of knowledge-based societies.”

He added, “We eagerly anticipate the continued development of our partnership with the ESE,

further recognizing the significance of joint efforts in fostering a generation equipped with

scientific know-how and knowledge. This is in line with our belief in translating our wise