The Ministry of Culture organises the 2nd Knowledge Forum

Abu Dhabi - It was organised under the slogan "From Inspiration to Innovation"

Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development will launch the 2^nd Knowledge Forum under the slogan "From Inspiration to Innovation" on Sunday 16nth of April at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel in Dubai. The Forum this year will focus on supporting young talents through the launch of the program "Preparing Young Authors", which will introduce a group of comprehensive cultural services throughout the year.
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development will also organize an exhibition entitled " The Journey of Writing a Book" on the sidelines of the Forum. The exhibition will reflect the journey of writing a book starting from the moment the idea was born, its development and its release to the public. Additionally, an exhibition for the works of Emirati artists will be held including the artists: Najat Makki, Abd Al Rahim Salem, Fatima Al Hammadi and Wessal Al Ali.
Her Excellency Afra Al Sabri, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, stressed that the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, through the Knowledge Forum, focused on creating an opportunity for creative Emirati writers to get to know more about the program "Preparing Young Authors". The program represents a qualitative leap in the development of the UAE cultural scene through a comprehensive group of services provided by the Ministry to the UAE Youth wishing to participate in the program. The 2^nd Knowledge Forum also represents an opportunity to partner with different publishing houses and cultural institutions to introduce new ideas for the development and success of the Preparing Young Authors program.
Al Sabri added that the Forum will be attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. His Excellency will meet with all participating institutions to learn more about their vision and ideas about the Ministry's program "Preparing Young Authors" and will also discuss the Ministry's vision in this regard. Al Sabri further stressed that a number of UAE cultural figures in the fields of writing, publishing and theater will participate in the forum.

• Abu Dhabi