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At Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Congress: Maha Abdullah on Localization

In News by Porter AndersonMay 21, 2022Leave a Comment

In taking books to film or television, consultant Maha Abdullah tells publishers, full ‘localization’ may be better than mere translation.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwell, Is Book Aid International’s New Patron

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonMay 13, 2022Leave a Comment

Taking up the patronage held by the late Duke of Edinburgh, Camilla now advocates for Book Aid International’s work of providing access to books.

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In Iraq, Mosul’s Library Reopens with Book Aid International Donations

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonFebruary 23, 2022Leave a Comment

Rebuilt by the UN Development Fund, the new University of Mosul central library has an inventory provided in part by Book Aid International.

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Afshin Molavi at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘West to East’

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeMay 27, 2021

The Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute fellow speaks with Mina Al-Oraibi about pandemic-era dynamics in the Arab region.

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International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2021 Shortlist

In News by Porter AndersonMarch 29, 2021

Six titles are shortlisted for the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Its recognized novels have been translated into some 30 languages.

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International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2021 Longlist

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonMarch 1, 2021

Novels from Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait are on this year’s longlist.

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London Book Fair: Rebuilding the University of Mosul Library

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeMarch 13, 2019

Since the destruction of the University of Mosul library, momentum is building for Book Aid International’s efforts to coordinate and enable publishers’ contributions to rebuilding.

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First English Translation of a Kurdish Novel To Be Published

In News by Dennis AbramsSeptember 19, 2016

Talking of the ‘importance of literary translations in promoting Kurdish culture beyond the clichés,’ author and translator await the end of a long journey to publication.

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Iraq National Library Digitizes Holdings, Staving Off Suppression

In Arabic by Bree TurnerAugust 12, 2015

In the face of years of war and threats from ISIS, the Iraq National Library has begun to preserve its holdings through digitization.

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Distribution, Piracy Woes Still Challenge MENA Publishers

In Growth Markets by Olivia SnaijeMay 15, 2015

The military conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Iraq have cut into MENA publishers’ ability to sell and distribute books, while piracy remains a top concern.

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