Dubai, UAE, 29 April 2026- The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), launched its 2026 Novel Writing workshop, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing emerging literary talents across the Arab world.

Building on a series of successful workshops held across several Arab countries, the workshop aims to expand channels of support and empowerment for young writers. It will run for four months starting in April and will be held remotely, enabling participants from around the world to participate. The workshop will be supervised by Dr. Shahla Ujayli, novelist and professor of Modern Arabic Literature and Cultural Studies.