The Sharjah Book Authority is offering a 2 million UED ($563,000) prize for a book translated from Arabic, as announced at this year’s Sharjah Book Fair.
Ibrahim El Moallem of Egypt’s Shorouk Group Honored in Sharjah
In Sharjah this week, Ibrahim El Moallem, the founder and Chairman of Egypt’s Shorouk Group, was given a special award for his contributions to publishing.
Saudi Publishers Association Condemns “Act of Terror”
Ahmed Fahed Al Hamdan, President of the Saudi Publishers Association, calls the murder of Bangladeshi publisher Faysal Arefin Dipan an act of terrorism.
IPA President Richard Charkin Addresses Arab Publishers Association
Bloomsbury chief Richard Charkin, the President of the IPA, spoke to the Arab Publishers Association, encouraging support for copyright and the freedom.
“Politics is Distinct from Publishing,” says Saudi Publishers Association
As new members of the IPA, the Arab Publishers Association wants to emphasize that they are an independent, professional, non-governmental organization.
7 Key Questions that Will Be Answered at the The Markets: Global Publishing Summit
The Markets Global Publishing Summit at the Frankfurt Book Fair is a platform where publishers can do business with international experts from seven markets.
Agent’s Insight Into the South Africa’s Children’s Book Market
South African children’s book publishing is winning international attention — and awards — as the market evolves beyond being a government-driven sector.
VAT Rates on Books and Ebooks Around the World
The International Publishers Association and the Federation of European Publishers has released a report of VAT rates on books and ebooks around the world.
In Asia, the Fight for Freedom of Expression is Complex
Thai publisher Trasvin Jittidecharak explains why fighting for and supporting freedom of expression in Asia is complicated by politics, culture and history.
China and Publishing: The Best of Times, or The Worst of Times?
The Chinese publishing market remains intimidating to the West, but the opportunities for publishers are undeniable, even as Chinese publishers struggle.