Estimated at a value of €250 million, the UAE’s book industry is among the world’s most intriguing emerging stories, a fast-gainer in the lineup of The Markets: Global Publishing Summit in October at Frankfurt.
Longlist for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction Announced
The 16 title longlist for the 2016 International Prize for Arabic Fiction features writers from nine countries, with the most coming from Egypt and Palestine.
Al Manhal Updated for Full-Text Search for Arabic Scholarly Pubs
Al Manhal the Arabic-language ebook education company, has attracted more than a million users and updated its database to allow full-text search.
The First Palestine Comics Festival Opens
In a region that is not lacking in dark humor, the first Palestine Comics festival kicks off today in East Jerusalem and in the West Bank.
Syria Speaks: Writers, Artists Publish to Protest Tyranny
The new book, Syria Speaks, brings together writing, cartoons, and artwork from over fifty Syrians who stand firmly against tyranny and violence.
Stunning New Book Explores Symbolism of West Bank Barrier
Olivia Snaije and Mitch Albert’s new book ‘Keep Your Eye on the Wall: Palestinian Landscapes’ offers a challenging, witty, and altogether unique look at the West Bank barrier.
Scenes from the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
The recent Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival offered a unique spectacle for readers and a snapshot of children’s book publishing issues in the Middle East.
Mark Linz: One Man We Can Thank for Opening Arabic Lit to the West
Mark Linz, the long-serving director of the American University in Cairo Press, died this month, but his legacy lives on in the editors, translators and publishers he fostered.
Short List for International Prize for Arabic Fiction Offers Surprises
The shortlist for the 2013 International Prize for Arabic Fiction includes titles that might surprise non-Arabic readers, offering insight into the Arab mind.
Independent Publishers Association Launched in the Maghreb
AMELI, the Association Maghrebine des Editeurs du Livre Independents, was launched late last month. The organization currently has 22 members