Publishing in the UAE: Regulations, Rights, and Market Access (English / Arabic)
National Library and Archives Purposeful Publishing: From Preserving Memory to Building Knowledge
The Future of CrossBorder Publishing: Global Visions and Local Realities
Workshop: Understanding Rights – Demystifying the World of International Rights Sales
Publishing in the United Arab Emirates: Laws, Rights, and Market Access
Creative Writing Workshop
In every piece she writes, Sheikha Al Mutairi weaves threads of poetry and prose to create a world of wonder and reflection. This session explores creative writing as an existential experience before it becomes a linguistic craft. How does imagination begin? How does an idea transform into a voice, and a voice into a living […]
Arabic into the World: A Translation Revolution from The Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize
Translation has become one of the most powerful forces for bringing Arabic literature to international readers. This session highlights the role of the Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize in shaping a “translation revolution,” opening doors for contemporary Arabic voices on the global stage. Speakers will reflect on the growth of Arabic literature in translation, the challenges […]
Information, Ethics and Integrity
In a world facing misinformation, global inequality, and the urgent need for sustainable development, access to accurate knowledge has never been more critical. This session spotlights the role of publishing in safeguarding information integrity, ensuring freedom to read, and amplifying Indigenous and underrepresented voices. Mary Glenn, Chief of UN Publications in the Department of Global […]
Global Market Performance in 2025
Philip Stone Head of Publisher Account Management at NielsenIQ shares the latest in book buying trends around the globe. Which categories are showing net volume growth? In which formats are readers consuming their fiction and non-fiction.
Seeds of Imagination: Building a New Readership
Publishers and editors share their experiences in the world of children’s and young adult books, where creativity meets responsibility. The session explores how quality content can strike a balance between enjoyment and value, excitement and ethics, instilling in young generations a love of reading as a daily habit rather than a passing activity. It also […]