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unique educational books, colorful storybooks in Arabic, paintings, educational cards, and a
smart pen that reads and teaches children the accurate pronunciation of words, to encourage

Arabic curricula in schools. These materials hold a pivotal role in developing advanced
learning skills among children and motivating them to read innovatively as per their age,

ultimately opening vast avenues of knowledge.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said: “Through this initiative, we

continue our mission of spreading knowledge, supporting education, and promoting
innovation. It is a vital step in our efforts towards reinforcing the Arabic language position

among youth and enhancing the overall educational curricula. We seek to offer the necessary
tools and resources to make the process of learning the Arabic language more enjoyable for
children, improve their academic abilities, and expand their opportunities. We strongly believe

that investing in education and knowledge is a contribution made for a better future, and these
Smart Reading Library bags come as part of it to attain wider goals.”

Shamsa Al Blooshi, Head of the “Bil Arabi” Initiative, said: “The initiative to distribute Smart
Reading Library bags aligns with our steadfast commitment to offer educational and

knowledge opportunities to all children and contribute to realizing the UAE’s vision of building
a future based on knowledge and education. It seeks to accelerate the development of society

and qualify it to meet global challenges.” Furthermore, she highlighted that the MBRF
recognizes the relevance of empowering children to access learning and reading sources,

along with the MBRF’s efforts to support education through active participation in initiatives
and projects that aid in the advancement of cognitive skills and abilities in children.

The initiative received a remarkable response from both students and teachers, who
expressed their deep gratitude for receiving this unique educational bag. It encourages
students to learn and excel in academic fields, thus instilling the value of knowledge in them.

Additionally, it motivates the educational staff to continue their relentless efforts to create an
ambitious and curious generation.

Commenting on the thoughtful gesture from the MBRF, Nadine Ramadan, Head of the Arabic
Language and Islamic Education Department at Hartland School in Dubai, said: “The teaching

staff and students at our school received this gift with utmost gratitude and affection. We
believe that such valuable educational resources provided by the Bil Arabi initiative will

motivate us to advance the educational system at our school.”
On the other hand, Nahed Atasi, Head of the Arabic Language Department for Non-Native
Speakers at DESSC, said: “On behalf of the school and our teaching staff, I would like to

express our heartfelt gratitude for this effort by the MBRF, which has always significantly

contributed to the UAE’s educational sector through its remarkable knowledge initiatives. We
strongly believe that these bags will contribute to motivating our students to be creative and to
learn the language.”