As the 2018 Sharjah International Book Fair has its ceremonial opening, the emirate’s royal family reaffirms its commitment to literature and a knowledge economy.
UAE Ministry Affirms Commitment to Local Educational Publishers
In this week’s publishing conference at the Sharjah International Book Fair, delegates are welcoming an education ministry commitment to local publishers.
Stressing Local Publishers’ Importance at Sharjah’s Conference: Setzer, Al Hammadi
As the lead voice of the IPA passes to a new president at Sharjah’s publishing conference, the UAE’s education minster stresses local publishers’ role.
Sharjah’s Professional Publishing Program Opens: ‘Livelihoods Are at Stake’
‘It is of vital importance that both industry and governments produce data on publishing,’ IPA’s Michiel Kolman tells Sharjah’s publishing conference.
Sharjah’s 2018 Rights Center to Host More Than 350 Publishers and Agencies
Sharjah’s work promoting Arab book markets includes its annual rights center at Sharjah International Book Fair, which will host 350 companies this year.
Translation Trade Routes: Two Publishers’ Outreach Efforts
Alfulk Publishing in Abu Dhabi and Nepko Publishing in Mongolia are each working on new initiatives to increase translation of their books for more readers.
Sharjah International Book Fair Opening Stresses Publishing’s ‘Light in the Darkness’
As the 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair is formally opened to the public, its chief patron warns of the importance of the ‘light’ of literature.
Free Trade Zone: Sharjah Publishing City Has Its Formal Opening
Together with an invited audience of hundreds of international publishing industry representatives, the emirate’s ruler opens Sharjah Publishing City.
IPA’s Chief Calls on Publishers To Be ‘Stewards of Truth’
In opening the Sharjah International Book Fair professional program, IPA president Michiel Kolman cites freedom of expression in ‘a world of fake news.’
The UAE’s New Free Trade Zone, Sharjah Publishing City, Prepares To Open
As book publishing players gather for next week’s grand opening of Sharjah Publishing City in the UAE, the next stage of its facilities are being planned.