Category: Middle East
UAE -Al Ain Book Festival Returns for 16th Incarnation Amid Publisher Growth
Al Ain Book Festival’s 16th edition brings 220+ publishers to Abu Dhabi, focusing on digital transformation and Arabic content global expansion.
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Kuwait’s Largest Cultural Event, the Kuwait International Book Fair, Is Underway
Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 611 publishers from 33 countries, 287,000 titles & record crowds. Key Gulf rights hub & scouting destination until 29 Nov.
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Emirates Publishers Association Gains Observer Status at WIPO
The Emirates Publishers Association secures observer status at WIPO, advancing the UAE’s role in shaping global intellectual property and publishing policies.
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Sharjah’s Onshur Scale Track: A Blueprint for Sustainable Publishing Growth in the UAE
While other countries may not have the UAE’s resources or govt. commitment to publishing to match the model in full, there’s much to be learned here.
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Saudi Arabia’s Media Revolution: Opportunities for Publishers
What 43% of Saudis Under 39 Means for Publishing
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Greece Confirmed as Guest of Honour at the 2025 Sharjah International Book Fair
Book fair press releases are all too often so flowery you expect them to attract bees as you read, and this one was no exception.
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Jordan and Arab Theatre Authority Sign Landmark Theatre Development Agreement
Theatre-related publishing rarely makes the news, so I was delighted to see this story emerge from Jordan.
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Lebanon – Beirut Arab Book Fair Returns with Renewed Energy but no Participation from the Lebanese Publishers Syndicate
For the first time, the Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris joins the fair with a dedicated stand, showcasing publications on Arab world topics in Arabic and French.
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Harnessing Visual Storytelling to Engage Young Readers: Insights from Janna Morishima at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
All too often there is a one size fits all approach to bringing children of the world of reading that backfires by not meeting each child where they are.
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Qatar’s Doha International Book Fair: To Be Largest Ever. Premiering Professional Literary Exchange Programme
For the first time, the fair will launch a Professional Literary Exchange Programme, designed to foster international publishing rights deals and translation collaborations.
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The International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature: Expanding Horizons in Arabic Publishing
A key addition to this year’s award is the “Non-Fiction” category, introduced to promote books that foster critical thinking and real-world exploration in young readers.
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Jordan’s Amman International Book Fair 2025: Dates Announced
This annual event has grown into a cornerstone of Jordan’s literary landscape, attracting visitors and participants from across the globe.
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