Tag: Arab publishing
Morocco – SIEL 2026: Rabat to Anchor Global Publishing Dialogue as UNESCO Capital
The 31st SIEL in Rabat sets the stage for global publishing dialogue. France is Guest of Honor as Morocco celebrates Rabat’s UNESCO World Book Capital status.
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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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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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Morocco’s Next Generation of Writers: A Publishing Landscape in Flux
Moroccan publishing faces infrastructure gaps despite growth. New voices emerge but struggle with distribution, funding, and market access.
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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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Bahrain Book Fair Postponed Indefinitely as Sponsor Hunt Continues
Bahrain International Book Fair postponed again as authorities struggle to secure private sector sponsorship. Last held in 2018.
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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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Saudi Arabia – 650,000 Visitors at the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 Signals Maturing Market
Jeddah Book Fair 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s $2.28bn publishing market, offering international professionals state-backed partnership opportunities and access to a rapidly digitising readership.
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