Category: Arab publishing
Once Again, The Biggest Book Fair On the Planet Is In Africa. 6.2 million Visitors Rewrites Book Fair Economics
Cairo International Book Fair 2026 drew 6.2 million visitors, doubling Madrid’s turnout and cementing its status as publishing’s most formidable Arab-world market.
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Syria’s Damascus International Book Fair Is Back!
Damascus International Book Fair 2026 Qatar guest of honour
156-character metadata description: Qatar leads cultural diplomacy as guest of honour at the Damascus International Book Fair, 5–16 Feb 2026, with 500 publishers from 35 countries.
Sharjah–Cairo Translation Pact Signals New Commercial Pathways for Heritage Lists, Inc Intangibles
Sharjah Institute and Egypt’s National Translation Centre unveil joint Arabic heritage list, grant funding and professional training for publishers.
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Qatar University Book Fair Expands Academic Publishing Reach
Qatar University Book Fair 2026 brings 45 publishers, nine international university presses, showcasing Gulf region’s growing academic publishing market opportunities.
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UAE’s Al Dhafra Book Festival Secures Major Publisher Support
Al Dhafra Book Festival announces Dh1 million publisher support fund, featuring 110 publishing houses and 55,000 titles in sixth edition running 19-25 January 2026.
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Egypt – Cairo Book Fair Clocks 690,000 Visitors On First Day. Can It Beat Last Year’s 5.5 Million?
Record-breaking Cairo International Book Fair 2026 opens with 690,000+ first-day visitors, 1,457 publishers from 83 countries, cementing its position as publishing’s most formidable Arab market opportunity.
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Saudi Arabia Is Teaching Teenagers To Make Manga – Western Publishers Wake Up And Smell The Cultural Coffee
Cultural Caf© and Saudi partners train young creators to script and illustrate manga rooted in local heritage, signalling a new rights-buying opportunity for publishers.
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Qatar – New Doha Prizes Put Arabic Publishing In The Spotlight
Qatar’s Ministry of Culture invites global publishers to compete for eight Doha International Book Fair Awards, sharing a prize purse of 230,000 QAR.
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Egypt’s Copyright Revolution: What Publishers Need to Know
Egypt’s IP overhaul brings new enforcement powers, Marrakesh Treaty implementation, and revived royalty societies—key changes for publishing professionals.
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Taif Festival Signals Saudi Arabia’s Publishing Ambitions
Third Taif Writers & Readers Festival showcases Saudi Arabia’s literary ambitions with 42 publishing houses and 270+ cultural events until 15 January.
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Yemen’s Literary Resilience: Opportunities Amid Crisis As A Market Emerges From Adversity
Yemeni literature thrives despite war, with 2025 award-winners and exile publishers creating new markets. Analysis for publishing professionals seeking Arabic fiction opportunities.
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Qatar – Doha International Book Fair 2026: Registration Opens as Event Builds on Record-Breaking Year
Registration for the 35th Doha International Book Fair opens Jan 2026, building on 2025’s record 522 publishers from 43 countries.
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