Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Launches Translation of Books and Publications Workshop
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched the "Translation of Books and Publications" workshop throughout a press conference held today (Monday, April 24, 2017) at its Dubai head office, where it additionally introduced the final thought of its "Writing for Children" workshop.
Both workshops became part of the Foundation's initiatives for the Dubai International Program for Composing (DIPW). The "Translation of Books and Publications" workshop looks for to train a generation of certified translators, bring in young talented people to go through extensive training from noticeable experts in book translation. Meanwhile, the Writing for Children workshop provided training for writers wanting to develop literary content for children, based upon tried-and- evaluated scientific techniques.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, Chief Executive Officer of MBRF, participated in journalism seminar, together with Farah Al Muhairi, Director of (DIPW); Kamel Youssef, instructor at the "Translation of Books and Publications" workshop; and Dr Wafaa Al Mizghani, trainer at the "Creating for Children" workshop.
In his speech at the meeting, H.E. bin Huwaireb claimed that the (DIPW) has continuously sought to catalyse the intellectual and literary movement in the UAE, the region, and the world, because it was launched back in 2013 adhering to regulations from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Program's workshops - which fall under either groups: writing and writers' exchange - seek to draw in talented writers from various literary fields and offer them the possibility to educate with prominent professionals. The programme in addition operates a global authors' exchange program.
"The Dubai International Writing Program contributes to its successful track record, releasing the first-ever translation workshop," H.E. bin Huwaireb continued. "The workshop trains a generation of certified translators and, ultimately, improves Arab libraries with material. The campaign additionally ties our cultures to the cultural activities taking place around the world and aids us remain familiar with international new launches and industry news." MBRF revealed at the conference that registration for the four-month "Translation of Books and Publications" workshop is open and motivated those interested to obtain in contact with the Structure - particularly those with previous translation experience. At the verdict of the workshop, the Structure looks forward to releasing a collection of publications translated by individuals.
Journalism meeting additionally saw writer Wafaa Al Mizghani honour participants from the "Writting for Children" workshop, worrying that composing for children is no easy job; writers need to develop web content that whets children's appetite to check out, establishes their language skills, and encourages crucial thinking. The workshop separated the target age into very early youth, mid-childhood, late childhood, and young adults, and generated 14 children's books, in addition to 4 young person works that continue to be under revision.
