The Training Programme for Arab and African Publishers 2025 kicked off on Saturday, bringing together 161 publishers; including 75 from across Africa; along with authors and publishing professionals from around the world. The programme addressed key industry priorities, including managing audio content, building effective audiobook strategies, scaling family-run publishing businesses into international brands, and exploring […]

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has officially opened the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference, featuring 1,258 publishers from 116 countries; being held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 2-4 November ahead of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair. In her opening remarks, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour […]