Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Postponed Amid Regional Conflict
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair postpones its 2026 edition due to escalating regional conflict. Publishing professionals await new dates.
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Category: United Arab Emirates
UAE: Kalima School Reading Club Expands 2026 Programme Across Abu Dhabi Schools
Abu Dhabi’s Kalima School Reading Club scales up 2026 programme across government schools, delivering curated Arabic books and author workshops to strengthen youth literacy.
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UAE – Big Bad Wolf Books Returns to Dubai with Ramadan Timings and Sharjah Partnership
Big Bad Wolf Books returns to Dubai 26 Feb–8 March 2026 with millions of titles from AED 2. Features Sharjah Book Authority partnership and Ramadan “Beyond the Noise” theme.
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Triz Becomes First Brazilian Publisher to Establish UAE Presence
Grupo Editorial Triz launches Soul Next imprint in Sharjah Publishing City, becoming first Brazilian house with UAE presence. Arabic, English, Hindi titles target 17-country market from Q3 2026.
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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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As The 2nd Sharjah Literature Festival Readies, A Reminder of How The Centre of Publishing Gravity Shifts Inexorably East
Sharjah Literature Festival 2026 offers UAE publishers a platform to showcase titles, network, and boost exports in a growing market.
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PublisHer and Sharjah Publishing City Unite to Advance Women Publishers
PublisHer partners with Sharjah Publishing City to accelerate women-led publishing businesses through incentives, mentorship, and market access.
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UAE – Abu Dhabi Reinvents Arabic Publishing for the Digital Age
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s digital initiatives, festivals, and translation projects creating new publishing opportunities in the $1.5bn Arabic market.
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Focal Point 2025: Sharjah’s Art Book Fair Champions Independent Publishing
Focal Point 2025 brings together 60+ independent publishers for three days of art books, workshops, and launches at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Sharjah.
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UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer
EPA and PublisHer unite to advance women publishers globally, combining regional strength with international AI innovation initiatives.
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Egypt’s Luxor Festival Celebrates a Decade of Poetic Excellence
The 10th Luxor Arabic Poetry Festival marks a decade of UAE-Egypt cultural partnership, publishing 50+ books and nurturing 3,000 poets from underserved regions.
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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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