Submissions are currently open for the 21st edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the world’s leading awards dedicated to Arabic literature and culture. Interested authors have until the final deadline of September 1st to submit their work.
Emirati Literature Takes Center Stage at the Warsaw International Book Fair
Represented by the Sharjah Book Authority, which was this year’s guest of honor, the Emirati literary scene was showcased in Warsaw through a series of events featuring UAE authors matched with 10 well-known Polish creators.
A Growing Warsaw International Book Fair Readies Its 2026 Edition
Set to run from May 28-31, the fast-growing international fair will feature more than 1,500 book-related events over three days, with Emirati book industry professionals and authors to be represented by the Sharjah Book Authority as this year’s guest of honor.
Winners Announced for the 20th Edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award
The SZBA winners’ achievements “transcend borders, demonstrating that Arab culture is not peripheral but integral to a shared global dialogue,” says HE Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Secretary-General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre.
Amazon Creates a New Souk for Arabic Audiobooks and Ebooks
Amazon’s Digital Arabic Library launches with 33,000 eBooks and 5,000 audiobooks, alongside 1,000 free titles, representing a major digital milestone for Arabic publishing.
Fostering Creative Industries and Reading: Insights from Abu Dhabi’s 2024 Congress PCI
Two panels at the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries looked at ways public and private sectors can support culture and creative industries.
Bridging Literature and Cinema in the Arab World: Abu Dhabi’s Congress PCI
At Congress PCI, a filmmaker-screenwriter-actor trio shared their experiences and insights adapting literary fiction for film.
In Nigeria: The Global Association of Literary Festivals
The second conference of the Global Association of Literary Festivals drew 23 festival representatives invited to Lagos for discussions.
New Conference on ‘Foundations and Trans/Formations of Arabic Literary Theory’
Running December 14 to 17, the program has the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society as its lead organizer.
Ingram’s Lightning Source Opens Print-on-Demand Facility at Sharjah
Sharjah Book Authority and Ingram Content Group announce a joint venture, Lightning Source Sharjah, a print-on-demand installation at Sharjah Publishing City.