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477,000 Attended The 2025 Kuwait Book Fair: A Regional Publishing Powerhouse Emerges

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, Kuwait, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |

Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 477,560 visitors, 611 publishers, 7.2% market CAGR. Key insights for publishing professionals on Gulf opportunities.

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Indonesia, S.E. Asia | 0 |

Indonesia’s Gen Z is sparking a reading renaissance, lifting literacy indices and revitalising publishing. Is this a global trend publishers are overlooking?

Festival Bilili BD 2025 – International Comics Festival in Congo

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

The 10th Bilili BD Festival in Brazzaville celebrates African comics with networking, exhibitions, and awards, fostering industry growth for publishers.

UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |

EPA and PublisHer unite to advance women publishers globally, combining regional strength with international AI innovation initiatives.

6th Iraq International Book Fair Offers Gateway to Rebuilding Market

by Mark Williams | Dec 4, 2025 | Arab publishing, Book Fairs, Iraq, MENA publishing | 0 |

Sixth Iraq International Book Fair opens 3 Dec in Baghdad. Key insights for publishers on market opportunities and cultural sector rebuilding.

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2025: A Vital Hub for Independent Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Art Books, Book Fairs, Malaysia | 0 |

KLABF 2025 hosts 125+ exhibitors from 20 countries, showcasing art books, zines, and emerging publishing talent.

Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Arab Literature (in English), Arab publishing, Awards, MENA publishing | 0 |

Discover the 2025 Banipal Prize shortlist marking 20 years of Arabic literary translation and key industry trends for publishers.

Busan Children’s Book Fair Set For 11-14 December – A Gateway to Korean Publishing Rights

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Book Fairs, Children's Books, South Korea | 0 |

Busan Children’s Book Fair 2025 offers publishing professionals rights trading with 160 publishers from 26 countries and showcases Korea’s award-winning children’s literature.

Iraqi Kurdistan – Zakho International Book Fair Marks New Chapter for Kurdish Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 1, 2025 | Iraq, Kurdistan, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |

Zakho’s inaugural international book fair opens 1-6 Dec 2025, showcasing 20,000+ titles from 50+ publishers across 10 countries in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Reykjavík Book Fair Bridges European Publishing Opportunities

by Mark Williams | Nov 30, 2025 | Iceland | 0 |

Reykjavik Book Fair 2024 showcased EU translation funding opportunities, connecting publishers with authors and highlighting the EU Prize for Literature.

India – Bidhannagar Fair 2025: A Gateway for International Publishers

by Mark Williams | Nov 30, 2025 | Book Fairs, India, South Asia | 0 |

Bidhannagar Fair 2025 preview: 500-stall book fair 1-21 Dec with international publishers, $5m infrastructure investment. Publishing industry insight.

Canada – Quebec Youth Shun Local Authors for Foreign Voices, BookTok Drives English-Language Surge

by Mark Williams | Nov 30, 2025 | Book Fairs, Canada, North America | 0 |

Quebec youth reading habits favour foreign authors over local talent, with BookTok driving English-language surge. Montreal and Read Quebec fairs address industry challenges.

In Saudi Arabia, a Singaporean backlist title makes culinary publishing history at Riyadh ceremony

by Mark Williams | Nov 30, 2025 | Awards, Saudi Arabia, Singapore | 0 |

Singapore’s The Food of Singapore Malays wins historic Best of All at Gourmand Awards in Riyadh, celebrating a four-year-old backlist triumph in culinary publishing.

Egypt’s Luxor Festival Celebrates a Decade of Poetic Excellence

by Mark Williams | Nov 30, 2025 | Africa, Book Fairs, Egypt, MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |

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.

Slovenian Book Fair 2025: A Hub for Publishing Professionals

by Mark Williams | Nov 29, 2025 | Book Fairs, Europe, Slovenia | 0 |

Slovenian Book Fair 2025 runs 24-30 Nov in Ljubljana. Publishing professionals’ guide to rights, translations, and the Bulgarian focus.

Pakistan’s 96th Learning Festival: A Marketplace for Publishers and Emerging Talent

by Mark Williams | Nov 29, 2025 | Book Fairs, Pakistan, South Asia | 0 |

96th Pakistan Learning Festival offered publishers 50% discount model, launched 11 new titles, and showcased emerging talent at Lok Virsa.

Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina Launches Second Grand Reading Prize

by Mark Williams | Nov 29, 2025 | Africa, Arab publishing, Book Fairs, Egypt | 0 |

Egyptian library launches major reading prize with EGP 1m+ fund targeting youth readers. Winners announced at July 2026 Alexandria Book Fair.

Macao Reading Festival 2025 Launches Inaugural Edition

by Mark Williams | Nov 28, 2025 | Book Fairs, Macao | 0 |

Macao’s inaugural Reading Festival launches 5–7 December at Taipa Houses, blending books, arts and tourism with Greater Bay Area publishing collaborations.

Akada Festival: Nigeria’s Children’s Publishing Sector Comes of Age

by Mark Williams | Nov 28, 2025 | Africa, Book Fairs, Children's Books, Nigeria | 0 |

Nigeria’s Akada Children’s Book Festival 2025: 1,500+ attendees, 34 authors, and a thriving platform for indigenous children’s publishing.

India – Nagpur Book Festival 2025 Building Momentum at Midway Point

by Mark Williams | Nov 28, 2025 | Book Fairs, India, South Asia | 0 |

NBT’s inaugural Nagpur Book Festival 2025 draws strong publisher participation and trade sales, with two days remaining for industry networking.

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Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

477,000 Attended The 2025 Kuwait Book Fair: A Regional Publishing Powerhouse Emerges

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

Festival Bilili BD 2025 – International Comics Festival in Congo

UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer

6th Iraq International Book Fair Offers Gateway to Rebuilding Market

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2025: A Vital Hub for Independent Publishing

Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

Busan Children’s Book Fair Set For 11-14 December – A Gateway to Korean Publishing Rights

Iraqi Kurdistan – Zakho International Book Fair Marks New Chapter for Kurdish Publishing

Reykjavík Book Fair Bridges European Publishing Opportunities

India – Bidhannagar Fair 2025: A Gateway for International Publishers

Canada – Quebec Youth Shun Local Authors for Foreign Voices, BookTok Drives English-Language Surge

In Saudi Arabia, a Singaporean backlist title makes culinary publishing history at Riyadh ceremony

Egypt’s Luxor Festival Celebrates a Decade of Poetic Excellence

Slovenian Book Fair 2025: A Hub for Publishing Professionals

Pakistan’s 96th Learning Festival: A Marketplace for Publishers and Emerging Talent

Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina Launches Second Grand Reading Prize

Macao Reading Festival 2025 Launches Inaugural Edition

Akada Festival: Nigeria’s Children’s Publishing Sector Comes of Age

India – Nagpur Book Festival 2025 Building Momentum at Midway Point

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