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Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW). DIPW will feature an engaging series of discussion panels
focusing on the experiences of young and emerging writers, the influence of creative writing workshops on

literary successes, narrative form choices between short stories and novels, and the significance of critique
workshops in refining literary taste.

Furthermore, DIPW will explore the dynamic relationship between storytelling and inspiration, the pivotal role
of creative translation as a cultural bridge, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of

visual art and human creativity. Additional topics include the intersection of art and writing, the influence of
children’s storytelling, narrative experiences for young adults, and the journey from creative education to

literary recognition.
At the core of MBRF’s initiatives is the Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), which will discuss key topics related to
digital transformation and the evolution of knowledge dissemination. Discussions will focus on the

development of Arabic digital content and platforms, establishing the DKH as a pioneering model in modern
knowledge management. Additional topics to be explored include the future of information and knowledge

production in the age of AI, the importance of lifelong learning through digital platforms, and AI applications in
libraries and information institutions. DKH will also present the latest specialized publications in the field of
knowledge sciences.

Knowledge Lounge will offer a comprehensive program covering various intellectual and literary subjects.
This includes the relationship between Arabic narrative and the stereotypical image in the eyes of others, the

evolving collaboration between novelists and screenwriters, the future of literature between reality and
foresight, the Arab comics experience, and storytelling as an act of awareness.

Additionally, Knowledge Lounge will explore themes such as publishers’ insights into reader behavior, the
role of reading in fostering critical thinking, the idea of the ‘text as narrator,’ and the personal journeys of

writers in the world of fiction. Insights will be shared on audio storytelling through podcasts, along with
discussions on empowering adolescents through reading.
KnowTalks will explore critical societal topics, including youth empowerment, social transformation, and the

contributions of Arab scholars to the knowledge renaissance. The series will also include sessions on
building personal brands through social media and the impact of female leadership.

The Bil Arabi initiative will host an inspiring session to reinforce the use of the Arabic language in everyday
and cultural settings, emphasizing its importance in shaping contemporary Arab identity. Discussions will

focus on developing a fully Arabic AI system, strategies for promoting the language in non-Arabic-speaking
communities, and Arabic’s unique role in the media industry. The sessions will bring together esteemed

experts and specialists to explore these pivotal themes.
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