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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is participating in the 41st edition of Sharjah International Book Fair 2022, held from November 2 to 13, 2022, at Expo Centre Sharjah, under the theme ‘Spread the Word.’ The participation is in line with its mission to encourage intellectual and knowledge exchange and interactions across cultures. MBRF’s participation in the book fair comes in line with its ambitious vision to reinforce the significant role of knowledge in society to fulfill the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Through the event, MBRF will showcase several knowledge projects, programs, and initiatives, exploring new avenues and prospects with publishers and knowledge foundations to enhance the Arabic knowledge content. During the fair, MBRF will emphasize its Digital Knowledge Hub. This integrated platform enables access to knowledge content, digital information sources, and the electronic publisher for the Dubai International Program for Writing. This platform is the most extensive open digital Arabic content library and an integrated platform that guarantees continuous access to knowledge content for society. Additionally, it will discuss its publications in Arabic and translation, hold several events and specialized workshops, host interactive forums with renowned authors and international publishers, and arrange meetings with academics, publishing companies, and global research centers. His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, expressed his delight in participating in the Sharjah International Book Fair 2022. He underlined the significance of this event as it serves as the ideal opportunity to highlight the various knowledge initiatives and programs undertaken by the MBRF. He emphasized that a book fair is a significant event for the publishing industry both regionally and globally, highlighting its crucial role in knowledge exchange initiatives that align with the objectives and goals of the MBRF. Furthermore, he also stated that the event forms the ideal venue for networking with decision-makers in the publishing industry and learning about the most recent trends, technologies, and future advancements in the industry. He further emphasized the MBRF’s commitment to participating in this event, as it is a significant gathering that includes various events and activities, solidifying the concepts of innovation, creativity, and the dissemination of knowledge. Through the fair, MBRF will showcase several initiatives and workshops of the Dubai International Program for Writing. This includes the interactive sessions in the translation workshop, the translation of self-development and social issues books, the launching of the translation club, and the Youths Write initiative (When a story is a novel), as well as workshops for ‘UAE Tomorrow’ and ‘Dubai the Future.’ The Sharjah International Book Fair 2022 will see the participation of 150 intellectuals, publishers, artists, and creatives from 15 nations. The fair is an ideal platform to introduce the new works of leading publishers worldwide. The participants will present a total of 1500 unique events and panel discussions, of which 200 will comprise sessions, readings, workshops, and speeches on their innovative experiences in various knowledge and writing fields. PR/ Expat Media
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