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Arab intellectuals welcome Foundation initiatives

A large number of Arab intellectuals have welcomed the pioneering initiatives announced by the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to reverse the decline of intellectual output and encourage gifted writers.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:58 February 4, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: A large number of Arab intellectuals have welcomed the pioneering initiatives announced by the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to reverse the decline of intellectual output and encourage gifted writers.

The Arab intellectuals conveyed their acknowledgment to the Foundation at the 40th Cairo International Book Fair, held between January 23 and February 4.

The fair hosted a total of 743 publishers from 28 countries with the UAE being the guest of honour this year.

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