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Gulf Today
31-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
MBRF launches ‘Knowledge Lounge' in Canada
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched its Knowledge Lounge initiative in Canada, advancing its mission to promote Arabic reading and sustainable knowledge development globally. The initiative aims to foster analytical and critical thinking across diverse communities. The inaugural session was held in Toronto in partnership with the Mosaic Foundation and featured Hussein Darwish from the Dubai International Program for Writing and Hind Zareef, Director of the Mosaic Foundation. Darwish said the initiative creates an open space for discussion among readers, authors and experts, rooted in the belief that knowledge shapes individuals and societies. Zareef praised the collaboration as a vital contribution to elevating Arabic globally, enhancing cultural connections and intellectual engagement. This launch follows earlier international expansions to Sydney and Melbourne in March 2025, in cooperation with the Federal Youth Foundation of the UAE and the Global Youth Council in Australia. Jamal Bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said the expansion aligns with the Foundation's goal to connect Arab readers worldwide and strengthen the presence of Arabic in global discourse. He added that the initiative supports knowledge sustainability and nurtures creative, knowledge-based societies. Throughout July, the Knowledge Lounge is hosting sessions across the UAE. These include workshops in Dubai at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, literary discussions in Abu Dhabi, Khor Fakkan, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, and youth-focused sessions in partnership with Al-Naqsh platform and the Dubai International Program for Writing. In collaboration with the Digital Knowledge Center, sessions will also explore topics in digital transformation and cosmology. Internationally, a session in Australia will examine the book Soft Power: Volunteer Work and Humanitarian Giving Following Zayed's Footsteps by Adel Al Shamry. The Knowledge Lounge continues to expand its reach, uniting communities through reading and fostering meaningful cultural exchange. WAM
Canada News.Net
30-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
MBRF launches 'Knowledge Lounge' in Canada to promote Arabic language globally
TORONTO, 29th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched its Knowledge Lounge initiative in Canada, advancing its mission to promote Arabic reading and sustainable knowledge development globally. The initiative aims to foster analytical and critical thinking across diverse communities. The inaugural session was held in Toronto in partnership with the Mosaic Foundation and featured Hussein Darwish from the Dubai International Program for Writing and Hind Zareef, Director of the Mosaic Foundation. Darwish said the initiative creates an open space for discussion among readers, authors and experts, rooted in the belief that knowledge shapes individuals and societies. Zareef praised the collaboration as a vital contribution to elevating Arabic globally, enhancing cultural connections and intellectual engagement. This launch follows earlier international expansions to Sydney and Melbourne in March 2025, in cooperation with the Federal Youth Foundation of the UAE and the Global Youth Council in Australia. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said the expansion aligns with the Foundation's goal to connect Arab readers worldwide and strengthen the presence of Arabic in global discourse. He added that the initiative supports knowledge sustainability and nurtures creative, knowledge-based societies. Throughout July, the Knowledge Lounge is hosting sessions across the UAE. These include workshops in Dubai at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, literary discussions in Abu Dhabi, Khor Fakkan, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, and youth-focused sessions in partnership with Al-Naqsh platform and the Dubai International Program for Writing. In collaboration with the Digital Knowledge Center, sessions will also explore topics in digital transformation and cosmology. Internationally, a session in Australia will examine the book Soft Power: Volunteer Work and Humanitarian Giving Following Zayed's Footsteps by Adel Al Shamry. The Knowledge Lounge continues to expand its reach, uniting communities through reading and fostering meaningful cultural exchange.
Mid East Info
03-06-2025
- Mid East Info
MBRF's Dubai International Program for Writing launches ‘Book Criticism' workshop in Jordan - Middle East Business News and Information
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched a training workshop titled 'Book Criticism Workshop,' which will be held in Jordan under the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of MBRF's flagship initiatives. The workshop aligns with DIPW's objective to nurture Arab talents, refine their skills, and prepare them to actively develop and disseminate knowledge. The key goal of the workshop is to develop participants' capabilities, further enhancing their reading and writing proficiency in literary narration and criticism. The workshop has been designed to equip talents with tools to master four levels of reading: elementary, inspectional, analytical, and Syntopical reading. Furthermore, the workshop aims to refine participants' writing performance across diverse forms, from artistic summaries and book reviews to article and report writing, while guiding them in preparing study outlines, drafting research papers, and authoring books using a methodical and well-structured approach. Dr. Jamal Maqableh, workshop instructor and professor of Arabic literature and criticism at the Hashemite University in Jordan, said: 'This motivational workshop is a part of MBRF's constant efforts to empower and support literature enthusiasts. It offers the younger generation an exceptional opportunity to develop their skills and broaden their intellectual horizons, which will further enable them to reach higher level of skill and creativity. In addition to offering a set of useful tools and techniques, the workshop provides an opportunity to interact with authors, writers, and literary figures and gain insights from their experience and knowledge, which will help them better differentiate between different literary forms, genres, and fields as well as different levels, styles, and orientations of writers.' This edition of the workshop is unique in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, which are now prominent for their capability to accelerate recall, documentation, and text generation, despite these technologies' inability to perform deep critical analysis. These tools help reduce workload by managing a significant portion of preliminary tasks, enabling researchers to work at a more advanced level. This ensures that investing in these capabilities can redefine the boundaries of intellectual creativity in the AI era. The workshop encompasses reading books, presentations, discussions, debates, follow-ups, and viewing and listening to relevant recordings. Moreover, it aims to equip participants with the requisite skills for deep reading and precise writing through an integrated training regimen that progresses through successive stages, from comprehension to critical evaluation. Additionally, the workshop focuses on training participants in diverse critical methodologies, including classical criticism and contemporary movements, as well as expanding the study of literary theory, the philosophy of criticism, and its multiple applications. In addition, the workshop provides participants with exceptional opportunities to hone their skills in text summarization and analysis, as well as in writing articles, reports, critical reviews, and research proposals, while adhering to linguistic, stylistic, and organizational standards. The workshop also includes hands-on training in using AI throughout all stages of reading and writing, not to mention fostering the development of a 'productive dialogue' between humans and machines. This integrated approach not only enhances the participants' abilities to engage with texts but also helps reshape the dynamic between readers and texts in the digital era. Moreover, the workshop prioritizes reading and critiquing books, presentations, and studies, particularly emphasizing the works of Emirati and GCC authors. It also explores contemporary literary and intellectual topics tied to cultural transformations in the Arab world. At the workshop's conclusion, participants will submit their works, which include articles, studies, reports, and research, all of which will be fully developed, refined, and prepared for publication through both individual and collaborative efforts.
Web Release
02-06-2025
- Web Release
MBRF's Dubai International Program for Writing launches ‘Book Criticism' workshop in Jordan
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched a training workshop titled 'Book Criticism Workshop,' which will be held in Jordan under the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of MBRF's flagship initiatives. The workshop aligns with DIPW's objective to nurture Arab talents, refine their skills, and prepare them to actively develop and disseminate knowledge. The key goal of the workshop is to develop participants' capabilities, further enhancing their reading and writing proficiency in literary narration and criticism. The workshop has been designed to equip talents with tools to master four levels of reading: elementary, inspectional, analytical, and Syntopical reading. Furthermore, the workshop aims to refine participants' writing performance across diverse forms, from artistic summaries and book reviews to article and report writing, while guiding them in preparing study outlines, drafting research papers, and authoring books using a methodical and well-structured approach. Dr. Jamal Maqableh, workshop instructor and professor of Arabic literature and criticism at the Hashemite University in Jordan, said: 'This motivational workshop is a part of MBRF's constant efforts to empower and support literature enthusiasts. It offers the younger generation an exceptional opportunity to develop their skills and broaden their intellectual horizons, which will further enable them to reach higher level of skill and creativity. In addition to offering a set of useful tools and techniques, the workshop provides an opportunity to interact with authors, writers, and literary figures and gain insights from their experience and knowledge, which will help them better differentiate between different literary forms, genres, and fields as well as different levels, styles, and orientations of writers.' This edition of the workshop is unique in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, which are now prominent for their capability to accelerate recall, documentation, and text generation, despite these technologies' inability to perform deep critical analysis. These tools help reduce workload by managing a significant portion of preliminary tasks, enabling researchers to work at a more advanced level. This ensures that investing in these capabilities can redefine the boundaries of intellectual creativity in the AI era. The workshop encompasses reading books, presentations, discussions, debates, follow-ups, and viewing and listening to relevant recordings. Moreover, it aims to equip participants with the requisite skills for deep reading and precise writing through an integrated training regimen that progresses through successive stages, from comprehension to critical evaluation. Additionally, the workshop focuses on training participants in diverse critical methodologies, including classical criticism and contemporary movements, as well as expanding the study of literary theory, the philosophy of criticism, and its multiple applications. In addition, the workshop provides participants with exceptional opportunities to hone their skills in text summarization and analysis, as well as in writing articles, reports, critical reviews, and research proposals, while adhering to linguistic, stylistic, and organizational standards. The workshop also includes hands-on training in using AI throughout all stages of reading and writing, not to mention fostering the development of a 'productive dialogue' between humans and machines. This integrated approach not only enhances the participants' abilities to engage with texts but also helps reshape the dynamic between readers and texts in the digital era. Moreover, the workshop prioritizes reading and critiquing books, presentations, and studies, particularly emphasizing the works of Emirati and GCC authors. It also explores contemporary literary and intellectual topics tied to cultural transformations in the Arab world. At the workshop's conclusion, participants will submit their works, which include articles, studies, reports, and research, all of which will be fully developed, refined, and prepared for publication through both individual and collaborative efforts.
Mid East Info
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
MBRF launches 2nd Dubai International Program for Writing workshop in Tunisia to support young talents - Middle East Business News and Information
The workshop, running until July 2025, is held under the theme 'Workshop on Creating Illustrations for Children's Stories.' Dubai, UAE, May 2025- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched the second workshop of the Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of its key knowledge initiatives, in Tunisia. Held under the theme 'Workshop on Creating Illustrations for Children's Stories,' the workshop is led by Dr. Wafa Thabet Mezghani, a coach in creative writing and an English and communication professor at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Sfax. It aligns with DIPW's constant efforts to nurture young individuals and is part of a series of workshops developed to cultivate a talented generation in the field of children's literature. Running until July 2025, the workshop is attended by 10 creative writers. It will include twelve detailed, in-person practical sessions for young Tunisian and Arab individuals who are interested in children's literature and passionate about writing. The workshop focuses on boosting the literary skills of these individuals in alignment with modern language standards and the goal of preserving Arab authenticity. His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said, 'Through such initiatives, we seek to underscore our vision for Arab literary production and to foster innovation in the children's literature field. We strongly believe that investing in young talents and directing them towards specialized writing fields is the key to creating a strong Arab knowledge society, capable of navigating global transformations. Through the second edition of DIPW, we reaffirm our commitment to launching top-notch training workshops that reinforce the DIPW's substantial role in empowering youth and enriching the knowledge landscape both regionally and globally.' Furthermore, the workshop seeks to contribute to enhancing Arabic children's literature with modern and creative content that aligns with the needs of 21st-century children while balancing renewal with the preservation of cultural identity. It also includes multiple pillars that cover creative writing methods, child-oriented storytelling techniques, and the advancement of narratives in line with modern cultural and knowledge trends. DIPW continues its relentless efforts to support and promote the literary landscape across the Arab world by improving writing skills, developing the capabilities of young writers, and offering platforms for them to publish their literary works. These efforts will play a key role in building a new generation of creative authors and translators while providing opportunities for the interaction of Arabic intellectual and literary works with their global counterparts.
