Category: Book Fairs
Pakistan’s Literary Landscape: Two Major Book Fairs Signal Market Growth
Pakistan’s two major book fairs: Karachi World Book Fair breaks records as PU plans largest three-day academic event for publishing professionals.
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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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India’s Nimble And Compact Trade Window That Opened on Christmas Day
The 15th Siliguri Mahakuma Book Fair runs 25-31 December with 70 stalls, offering a compact regional platform for publishers in West Bengal’s key North Bengal hub.
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Hyderabad Book Fair Draws 1.6 Million Visitors – Record Attendance Signals Robust Print Market
Hyderabad’s 38th Book Fair attracted 1.6 million visitors, with 50% young readers and strong Telugu publishing sales, defying digital disruption concerns.
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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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Malaysia – Can The 2026 Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest Beat 2025’s Record Footfall?
KLAB 2025 attracted 93,000 visitors and expanded regionally. Discover how Malaysia’s indie book fair is reshaping homegrown literature’s market reach.
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India’s Hyderabad Book Fair 2025: A Publishing Powerhouse in Action
Hyderabad Book Fair 2025 analysis for publishers: footfall, sales figures, and market opportunities in India’s $10.4bn book market.
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Tunisia – Tunis City Book Fair Under Way As Western Publishing Parties
Tunis City Book Fair 2025-26: 80+ publishers, 30,000 titles on Habib Bourguiba Avenue until 3 Jan. Cultural programme with 130 contributors.
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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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Cambodia Book Fair 2025: A Maturing Publishing Ecosystem Revealed
Cambodia Book Fair 2025 shows publishing sector growth, offering industry professionals insights on ASEAN opportunities, ESG alignment, and quality engagement.
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Bangladesh – Bijoy Boi Mela 2025 Concludes With Calls To Be Made Permanent
Bijoy Boi Mela 2025 concludes in Dhaka after two-day interruption, with strong youth engagement and strategic positioning ahead of Ekushey Book Fair.
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Tamil Nadu’s Grassroots Book Fair Runs Through Christmas, Showcasing India’s 365-Day Publishing Calendar
Theni’s fourth district book fair spotlights Tamil Nadu’s year-round publishing push, running through Christmas when western markets close.
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