At the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, speakers explored what Arabic needs to thrive across the creative industries.
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.
Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Million Contribution to Publishers, Libraries
In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.
At Sharjah’s Publishers Conference: PublisHers’ Support
‘The six-year-0ld international network for professional women in book publishing, PublisHer, has made its first appearance cince Frankfurt, here in Sharjah.
Greek Keys: Sharjah’s Incoming Guest of Honor
Greeks bearing data: An especially informative guest of honor program arrives this week at Sharjah International Book Fair.
PublisHer Lounge’s Debut at Frankfurt: ‘Structures of Opportunity’
Welcomed by Juergen Boos as ‘a rich program to promote diversity and the empowerment of women in our industry, the PublisHer Lounge stages its first outing at Frankfurter Buchmesse.
Pre-Frankfurt: Sharjah Announces 2,350 Exhibitors from 118 Countries
Themed ‘Between You and a Book,’ the 2025 Sharjah International Book Fair welcomes Greece as guest of honor.
PublisHer Holds a Second New York City Gathering at NYU
The international network of professional women in publishing, PublisHer, holds another North American gathering in New York City.
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, Amazon, and Audible Commit to a New Digital Arabic Library
Both Audible and the Kindle system are to factor into the Abu Dhabi-Amazon digital arabic language initiative announced this week.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Submissions Close September 1
Founded in 2006, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has honored 136 laureates and supported the translation of 45 books into 9 languages. Submissions close on September 1st for next year’s award.