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.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Jan 14, 2026 | Arab publishing, Book Fairs, MENA publishing, Saudi Arabia |
Third Taif Writers & Readers Festival showcases Saudi Arabia’s literary ambitions with 42 publishing houses and 270+ cultural events until 15 January.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Jan 14, 2026 | Africa, India, South Asia |
New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 expects 2 million visitors, showcasing India’s $9.3B publishing market, 1000+ publishers, and B2B global trade opportunities.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Jan 14, 2026 | Africa, Arab publishing, Yemen |
Yemeni literature thrives despite war, with 2025 award-winners and exile publishers creating new markets. Analysis for publishing professionals seeking Arabic fiction opportunities.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Jan 13, 2026 | Audible, Audiobooks, Digital Audio, USA |
Audible’s in-app video beta favours major publishers. We examine the martech move’s pros, cons and implications for indie presses.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Jan 4, 2026 | Book Fairs, India, South Asia |
Assam’s Khanapara book fair achieves Rs 2 crore sales in five days, driven by children’s literature and singer Zubeen Garg titles. Projected total: Rs 5.6 crore.
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