In Egypt, a new publisher for the Naguib Mahfouz estate’s Arabic-language rights means a fresh outreach to younger readers.
Cheering 25 Years: A Celebration of ‘Banipal Magazine’
Set to close after 25 years of translating contemporary Arabic literature into English, the Banipal Magazine team celebrated its legacy.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s Final Exhibitor Tally: 1,130 Publishers
Exhibiting publishers from more than 80 nations participated in an Abu Dhabi International Book Fair that staged more than 650 events.
Audiobooks: Storytel’s Yasmina Jraissati on the Format’s Progress in the Arab World
‘We’re in a good position,’ says Storytel’s Yasmina Jraissati, after the audiobook service Storytel’s first five years in the region.
At Abu Dhabi: Scholars Discuss Arabic Novels in the World Marketplace
With praise for the boosts that awards programs can offer, two scholars agree that translation of Arabic fiction is lagging in world markets.
TikTok at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Chatting With Hany Kamel
Books, says Hany Kamel, ‘align with TikTok’s mission to inspire creativity and bring joy.’ The social medium is at Abu Dhabi’s book fair.
Abu Dhabi Book Fair: ‘Shutting Down’ Copyright Violators
As Sheikh bin Zayed allocates millions of dirhams for books at Abu Dhabi’s fair, the show announces action against copyright violators.
Abu Dhabi: Kobo Plans To Begin Supporting Uploads of Arabic
The 12-year-old international digital book service’s CEO Michael Tamblyn addressed the Abu Dhabi book fair’s conference.
At Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Congress: Maha Abdullah on Localization
In taking books to film or television, consultant Maha Abdullah tells publishers, full ‘localization’ may be better than mere translation.
The Arabic Language Centre’s Congress in Abu Dhabi
The first staging of Abu Dhabi’s International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries opens ahead of the emirate’s book fair.
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