Readers First: Investing in the Arab Mind

01 Nov 2025 | 10:30 AM

Readers First: Investing in the Arab Mind

This session raises a question that goes beyond the boundaries of the book market to the very essence of human development. How can we address the challenge of declining readership in our societies? And what role can publishers play in inspiring curiosity and igniting a passion for knowledge among new generations? The speakers discuss the importance of investing in culture and awareness as key pillars of progress, and how knowledge can be viewed as the true capital of the future, one that empowers individuals and strengthens the presence of nations in a rapidly changing world.

  • Speaker:Karam Youssef
  • Speaker:Hussain Almoussawi
  • Speaker:Ahmed Al Ali
  • Speaker:Zainab Al-Balushi
  • Venue:MBRL Auditorium

List Of Speakers

Karam Youssef

Karam Youssef

Summit Speaker
Hussain Almoussawi

Hussain Almoussawi

Summit Speaker
Ahmed Al Ali

Ahmed Al Ali

Summit Speaker
Zainab Al-Balushi

Zainab Al-Balushi

Summit Moderator