Category: Middle East
Saudi Arabia Integrates Video Games into National Curriculum – A New Paradigm for Educational Publishing
Saudi Arabia embeds video games in national curriculum through Savvy Games Group partnerships, creating new markets for educational publishers and gamified content developers.
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UAE’s Al Dhafra Book Festival Secures Major Publisher Support
Al Dhafra Book Festival announces Dh1 million publisher support fund, featuring 110 publishing houses and 55,000 titles in sixth edition running 19-25 January 2026.
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Bahrain Book Fair Postponed Indefinitely as Sponsor Hunt Continues
Bahrain International Book Fair postponed again as authorities struggle to secure private sector sponsorship. Last held in 2018.
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Oman’s Bait AlGhasham DarArab Prize Reveals 2026 Shortlists
Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize announces 2026 shortlists for three categories with £70,000 total fund.
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Saudi Arabia – Manga’s Transition From Hobby To Industry
Saudi Arabia’s manga sector evolves from hobby to professional industry, driven by state support, co-productions, and a 15-million-strong audience.
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Arab Book Award hosts $1m publishing industry seminar in Qatar
Seminar at Qatar National Library explores Arab publishing industry challenges with $1m Arab Book Award winners and experts.
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477,000 Attended The 2025 Kuwait Book Fair: A Regional Publishing Powerhouse Emerges
Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 477,560 visitors, 611 publishers, 7.2% market CAGR. Key insights for publishing professionals on Gulf opportunities.
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UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer
EPA and PublisHer unite to advance women publishers globally, combining regional strength with international AI innovation initiatives.
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Iraqi Kurdistan – Zakho International Book Fair Marks New Chapter for Kurdish Publishing
Zakho’s inaugural international book fair opens 1-6 Dec 2025, showcasing 20,000+ titles from 50+ publishers across 10 countries in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.
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Egypt’s Luxor Festival Celebrates a Decade of Poetic Excellence
The 10th Luxor Arabic Poetry Festival marks a decade of UAE-Egypt cultural partnership, publishing 50+ books and nurturing 3,000 poets from underserved regions.
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UAE -Al Ain Book Festival Returns for 16th Incarnation Amid Publisher Growth
Al Ain Book Festival’s 16th edition brings 220+ publishers to Abu Dhabi, focusing on digital transformation and Arabic content global expansion.
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Kuwait’s Largest Cultural Event, the Kuwait International Book Fair, Is Underway
Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 611 publishers from 33 countries, 287,000 titles & record crowds. Key Gulf rights hub & scouting destination until 29 Nov.
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