Saudi Arabia’s Publishing Boom: Over 500 Houses Driving Growth
According to the latest SME Monitor report released by Monsha’at, the Kingdom’s General Authority...
Latest News
Sharjah Ruler Honored Guinness Certificate for Arabic Dictionary
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of...
How Is the “PublisHer” Paving the Way for Women to Lead the Publishing Industry?
The publishing industry is one of the most dynamic sectors globally, yet, like many creative...
Literary Celebration and Cultural Insights at Jeddah Book Fair 2024
The Jeddah Book Fair 2024 has opened its doors, welcoming over 1,000 publishers and agencies from...
ARTICLES
I Do Not Sleep by Ihsan Abdel Quddous, translated by Jonathan Smolin
Set in cosmopolitan Cairo, this novel was written by Ihsan Abdel Quddous in 1969. Quddous was...
Through the Lens of books: Understanding Syria’s History and Destiny
The history of Syria, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, has inspired significant...
Kafka: The Master of Modern Existential Angst
Franz Kafka, one of the most enigmatic and influential writers of the 20th century, is often...
Sustainable Publishing: How the Industry is Going Green
Sustainable Publishing: How the Industry is Going Green As environmental concerns become...
Interviews
Once Upon a Time: Jamila and the Enchanted World of Books
Jamila Hassoun: children’s inability to access books motivated me to provide them Moroccan...
Once Upon a Time: Jamila and the Enchanted World of Books
Jamila Hassoun: children’s inability to access books motivated me to provide them Moroccan...
Big Bad Wolf Books is Roaring Again
Meeting the Big Bad Wolf himself. Malaysia’s Andrew Yap The Malaysian bookseller snappily called...
Amelia Smith Exclusive interview “Behind the Sun”
Amelia Smith Interview Amelia Smith is a journalist and a writer with a focus on the Middle East...
Book Reviews
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin: Book Review
When Uzma Jalaluddin’s debut novel ‘Ayesha At Last’ was first published, it was hailed as a...
China Room by Sunjeev Sahota – Book Review
China Room is a tale of injustice that narrates the story of an alienated youth who travels to...
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson : Book Review
Open water is British-Ghanian writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelsons debut novel .It...
Events
IBBY Congress, Trieste, Italy
IBBY Congress, Italy From August 30, 2024 to September 1, 2024 Website:...
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, DUBAI, UAE
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Jan 29-Feb 2, 2025 The Emirates Airline Festival of...
International Publishers Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico
International Publishers Congress 4-6 December Website:...
Più Libri Più Liberi, Italy
Più Libri Più Liberi, Italy 4 – 8 December Più libri is the first Italian fair dedicated...
Paraty International Literary Festival (FLIP), Brazil
Paraty International Literary Festival (FLIP), Brazil...
FIL de Guadalajara, Mexico
FIL de Guadalajara, Mexico 30 November – 8 December...
Salon du livre de Montréal, Canada
Salon du livre de Montréal, Canada 27 November – 1 December ...
Baku Book Fair, Azerbaijan
Baku Book Fair, Azerbaijan 20 – 24 November...