Category: Middle East
Emirates Publishers Association Gains Observer Status at WIPO
by Mark Williams | Jul 29, 2025 | Arab publishing, IP Rights, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
The Emirates Publishers Association secures observer status at WIPO, advancing the UAE’s role in shaping global intellectual property and publishing policies.
Read MoreSharjah’s Onshur Scale Track: A Blueprint for Sustainable Publishing Growth in the UAE
by Mark Williams | Jun 9, 2025 | MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |
While other countries may not have the UAE’s resources or govt. commitment to publishing to match the model in full, there’s much to be learned here.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Media Revolution: Opportunities for Publishers
by Mark Williams | May 21, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Middle East, Saudi Arabia | 0 |
What 43% of Saudis Under 39 Means for Publishing
Read MoreGreece Confirmed as Guest of Honour at the 2025 Sharjah International Book Fair
by Mark Williams | May 19, 2025 | Book Fairs, Greece, Middle East, Sharjah | 0 |
Book fair press releases are all too often so flowery you expect them to attract bees as you read, and this one was no exception.
Read MoreJordan and Arab Theatre Authority Sign Landmark Theatre Development Agreement
by Mark Williams | May 19, 2025 | Jordan, MENA publishing, Middle East, Theatre | 0 |
Theatre-related publishing rarely makes the news, so I was delighted to see this story emerge from Jordan.
Read MoreLebanon – Beirut Arab Book Fair Returns with Renewed Energy but no Participation from the Lebanese Publishers Syndicate
by Mark Williams | May 16, 2025 | Book Fairs, Lebanon, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
For the first time, the Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris joins the fair with a dedicated stand, showcasing publications on Arab world topics in Arabic and French.
Read MoreHarnessing Visual Storytelling to Engage Young Readers: Insights from Janna Morishima at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
by Mark Williams | May 14, 2025 | Children's Books, Comics, MENA publishing, Middle East, Sharjah | 0 |
All too often there is a one size fits all approach to bringing children of the world of reading that backfires by not meeting each child where they are.
Read MoreQatar’s Doha International Book Fair: To Be Largest Ever. Premiering Professional Literary Exchange Programme
by Mark Williams | May 4, 2025 | Book Fairs, MENA publishing, Middle East, Qatar | 0 |
For the first time, the fair will launch a Professional Literary Exchange Programme, designed to foster international publishing rights deals and translation collaborations.
Read MoreThe International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature: Expanding Horizons in Arabic Publishing
by Mark Williams | May 4, 2025 | Arab publishing, Children's Books, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
A key addition to this year’s award is the “Non-Fiction” category, introduced to promote books that foster critical thinking and real-world exploration in young readers.
Read MoreJordan’s Amman International Book Fair 2025: Dates Announced
by Mark Williams | Apr 14, 2025 | Book Fairs, Jordan, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
This annual event has grown into a cornerstone of Jordan’s literary landscape, attracting visitors and participants from across the globe.
Read MoreIraq’s 4th Najaf International Book Fair is underway
by Mark Williams | Feb 15, 2025 | Book Fairs, Iraq, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
The fair’s media director, Haider Hashem Al-Moussawi, emphasised its global scale, noting the participation of renowned publishers from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Expands Its Book Fair Programme: Jazan Book Fair Underway
by Mark Williams | Feb 12, 2025 | Book Fairs, MENA publishing, Middle East, Saudi Arabia | 0 |
The event is part of a broader initiative to expand book fairs across the Kingdom.
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