The inaugural Caucasus and Black Sea Basin conference was the centerpiece of the UNESCO World Book Capital closer in Tbilisi.
Timely in Tbilisi: A New Conference During the Ukraine Crisis
‘Great prospects for establishing business or cultural relations’ lie in the Caucasus area publishing conference, says Gvantsa Jobava.
Georgia’s Caucasus and Black Sea Conference Is Open for Registration
Ukrainian publishing colleagues will be able to participate digitally in this regional exchange of issues and views, April 11 and 12.
Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’
Constrained by the pandemic, a small but spirited weekend opens the 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital program in Tbilisi.
Sharjah Relief Fund Supports Publishers Affected by the Beirut Blast
The Sharjah World Book Capital Office and Sharjah Book Authority are providing new grants to support Lebanese publishers and book fairs.
Sharjah World Book Capital Leads Beirut Library Restoration Aid
As parts of Beirut struggle to rebuild after the August 4 explosion, the Sharjah World Book Capital Office has stepped in to help restore three damaged libraries.
Coronavirus Response: Bodour Al Qasimi Launches Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund
Looking to ‘safeguard publishers’ in the COVID-19 crisis, Bodour Al Qasimi and the Emirates Publishers Association announce new aid for the UAE industry.
Kuala Lumpur Opens its World Book Capital Year
In Malaysia as it launches its World Book Capital year under the restrictions of the pandemic, the city’s mayor quotes the Quran and ‘Winnie the Pooh.’
Sharjah World Book Capital Holds a Closing Ceremony Online
Sharjah’s 2019 World Book Capital concludes in a live stream from the UAE, after announcing grants from its new Access Sharjah incubator.
Coronavirus: Malaysia Cancels Its Kuala Lumpur World Book Capital Opener
New national restrictions on citizens’ movements require the Kuala Lumpur edition of UNESCO’s World Book Capital program to change its plans.