The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has sealed a partnership agreement with the Arab Publishers’ Association (APA) in Egypt to collaborate in the areas of publishing, printing, and training, supporting the growth of the sector.
The MoU was signed by Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, and Mohamed Rashad, President of APA, at MBRF’s headquarters. Through innovative opportunities and strategic support, the collaboration aims to foster knowledge dissemination, strengthen publishing and distribution networks and empower industry creators.
Together, they will work together across multiple areas such as translation rights management, intellectual property exchange and printing. The agreement also includes organizing training workshops for publishing industry professionals, and showcasing Arab publishers’ works on MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub.
Furthermore, the MoU enables both entities to initiate innovative events and activities to drive shared goals and deliver mutual benefits.
Jamal bin Huwaireb CEO – MBRF
“We are delighted to collaborate with the renowned APA by signing this MoU. The move is a testament to our steadfast dedication to enhancing knowledge production, dissemination, and accessibility. This partnership builds on our strong belief in the pivotal role of the publishing industry in promoting intellectual growth, encouraging reading habits, and developing inclusive platforms for societal discussions across all interests. It also contributes to our efforts to realize our wise leadership’s visionary roadmap for empowering future generations and advancing knowledge development across the Arab world, while also strengthening the UAE’s global position as a hub of enlightenment and knowledge.”
Mohamed Rashad added that, “We are proud to join hands with MBRF. The partnership signifies our shared mission to improve the Arab publishing industry through concrete projects. We value MBRF’s support for the industry through its vital services, including professional marketing platforms for Arab publishers, comprehensive translation solutions, and initiatives to support publishing and distribution sectors. This MoU reflects our shared commitment to operational excellence and our dedication to turning this cooperation into real progress for the industry.”
Moreover, this strategic alliance highlights MBRF’s commitment to cultivating knowledge-based societies by encouraging reading, supporting innovative initiatives, and nurturing intellectual activities.
This also falls in line with MBRF’s global mission of knowledge dissemination while fostering creativity and entrepreneurship across knowledge and creative industries.
