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The Arab Publishers Association and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
The Arab Publishers Association and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in its 2025 edition, as part of both parties' interest in strengthening ties and cooperation between them, and in an effort to build a partnership through several projects and programs that achieve the goals of both parties in the field of Arab publishing.
This aims to enhance accessibility to sources of knowledge and culture in the Arab world, support the dissemination of literary, scientific, and cultural works, promote innovation and creativity in publishing, and develop the skills of Arab publishers and writers.
The memorandum was signed by Mr. Mohamed Rashad, President of the Arab Publishers Association, and Mr. Jamal bin Huwaireb, Executive Director of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, at the Foundation's headquarters in the Emirate of Dubai - United Arab Emirates.
Goals of the Memorandum:
The memorandum stipulates the cooperation of the two parties in the fields of publishing, printing, training, as well as copyright, as follows:
• The two parties cooperate in joint publishing projects.
• Collaboration in the field of translation, rights exchange, and the issuance of joint editions.
• Presenting Arab publishers' releases on the Digital Knowledge Center platform according to contracts made with each party individually.
• Organizing training workshops to enhance the skills of professionals in the publishing industry and developing programs to be agreed upon.
• Collaborating in the areas of knowledge dissemination and events that the two parties deem appropriate to enrich this agreement.
Mr. Jamal bin Huwaireb expressed his happiness at signing this memorandum with the Arab Publishers Association, reflecting the relentless efforts of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and its ongoing pursuit to support and encourage all that enhances knowledge pathways and its production and dissemination.
This initiative stems from the foundation's belief in the role of the Arab Publishers Association in advancing the Arabic publishing industry and its vital importance in enhancing reading, empowering intellectual renaissance, and creating vast spaces for dialogue and idea exchange among community members with diverse interests, as well as enhancing Dubai's status as a cultural beacon and reflecting the importance of the UAE's role on the global knowledge map.
On his part, Mr. Mohamed Rashad, President of the Arab Publishers Association, stated that the Board of Directors and members of the Association are proud to sign this memorandum, hoping that it will be a major driver in enhancing the role of the Arab Publishers Association as a strategic partner in the field of Arabic publishing.
Mr. Rashad said that this memorandum seeks to strengthen the bonds of cooperation between the two parties and to establish joint projects to support and elevate the Arabic publishing industry. He expressed appreciation for the vital services that the institution will provide to publishers, such as offering a marketing platform that enables the Arab publisher to market and promote their books through it, providing translation services, as well as establishing supported publishing and distribution projects.
He affirmed our commitment to continuous work and directing efforts to achieve the goals of cooperation and ensuring they are implemented efficiently and effectively, serving the Arab publisher and contributing to the support and enhancement of the publishing industry.
At the end of his speech, the President of the Arab Publishers Association expressed his wishes that this cooperation would be beneficial to all parties involved and that it would complement a fruitful and sustainable cooperation project with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Knowledge.
The two parties met on Wednesday, 16/7/2025, on the sidelines of the meeting held between the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Publishers Association and a delegation from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation at the headquarters of the Egyptian Publishers Association in Dokki. Representing the foundation were Mr. Jamal bin Huwaireb, the executive director of the foundation, Mr. Said Abdu, the publishing advisor at the foundation, Ms. Shamsa Al Bloushi, the director of partnership management at the foundation, and Mr. Salem Al Owais, the director of knowledge capital development at the foundation. Also present were Mr. Mohamed Rashad, president of the Arab Publishers Association, Mr. Farid Zahran, president of the Egyptian Publishers Association, and several board members and members of the general assembly, to discuss mechanisms for cooperation and joint work in light of the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Publishers Association.
President
Arab Publishers Association
Mohamed Rashad