MBRF And Arab Publishers’ Association Sign MoU To Strengthen Publishing Industry Collaboration

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Publishers’ Association (APA) in Egypt. This agreement aims to enhance knowledge sharing, strengthen publishing networks, and support industry creators through strategic initiatives and innovative opportunities. The MoU was signed at MBRF’s headquarters by Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, and Mohamed Rashad, President of APA.

Jamal bin Huwaireb expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with APA, stating, "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 realise 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."

The agreement outlines collaborative efforts in translation rights management, intellectual property exchange, and printing. It also includes plans for organising training workshops aimed at empowering professionals in the publishing industry. Additionally, it highlights showcasing Arab publishers’ works on MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub.

Mohamed Rashad shared his thoughts on the partnership: "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."

The MoU allows both organisations to launch innovative events and activities that align with their shared goals and deliver mutual benefits. These initiatives aim to foster creativity within knowledge-based societies by encouraging reading habits and supporting intellectual activities.

This collaboration underscores MBRF's ongoing efforts to develop societies based on knowledge by nurturing creativity and entrepreneurship across various industries. It aligns with their global mission of spreading knowledge while fostering innovation within creative sectors.

Through strategic consultations and knowledge exchange facilitated by this MoU, both parties aim to enhance their potential contributions continuously. This bilateral cooperation seeks not only operational excellence but also real progress within the publishing sector.

This partnership marks a significant step towards achieving shared objectives in improving the Arab publishing landscape through practical projects supported by essential services such as marketing platforms for Arab publishers.

With inputs from WAM