Emirates Publishers Association Showcases Its Impact On The UAE Publishing Sector At Sharjah International Book Fair

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) stand at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair. Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of the Association, welcomed him warmly. During this visit, His Highness was informed about the Association's initiatives to advance the publishing industry both locally and regionally.

Al Kous shared a study with His Highness, conducted in partnership with TRENDS Research and Advisory Centre. This study examined the EPA's influence on the UAE's publishing sector under Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi's patronage. It highlighted challenges and opportunities in the industry while offering recommendations for its enhancement.

The study presented by Al Kous emphasised key challenges faced by the UAE's publishing sector. It also explored potential opportunities for growth. The findings aimed to provide insights into strengthening the industry further. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the EPA, has been instrumental in guiding these efforts.

Al Kous reiterated the Association's dedication to supporting Emirati publishers: "As the regulator and enabler of the publishing sector in the UAE, under the vision and guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Emirates Publishers Association dedicates its capabilities to enhancing the strength and distinctiveness of this sector, nurturing its growth and sustainability to support the creative economy in the country."

A panel discussion titled "The Impact of the Emirates Publishers Association on Supporting the Cultural Publishing Movement" was moderated by Abdullah Al Khaja from Trends. HE Rashid Al Kous discussed with Sultan Al Ali from Trends Dubai sector about study results and future prospects for UAE's publishing sector.

The session highlighted how EPA plays an active role in shaping cultural publishing movements within UAE. The discussion provided valuable insights into how these efforts contribute to broader cultural development across various platforms.

Workshops and Collaborative Efforts

As part of book fair activities, EPA hosted a workshop led by Tamer Saeed from Sharjah International Agency for Literary Rights. This workshop focused on protecting publishers' rights in translation and publishing while regulating sales processes effectively.

The workshop also showcased how EPA helps deliver Arab cultural content globally through strategic collaborations with international partners. These efforts aim at expanding reach beyond regional boundaries while promoting diverse cultural exchanges worldwide.

Strengthening International Cooperation

Before launching Sharjah International Book Fair, EPA organised a meeting on 5 November between International Publishers Association (IPA) and Arab Publishers Association (APA). Karine Pansa from IPA attended alongside Abdullah Al Kaabi representing Emirates Publishers Association.

This meeting aimed at discussing Arab publishing issues while fostering cooperation between both parties involved. By exchanging expertise effectively during such interactions ensures sustainability within global publishing landscapes over time.

The collaborative efforts showcased during these events highlight significant strides made towards enhancing UAE’s position within global literary circles today through strategic partnerships across various domains involved therein effectively contributing towards overall growth prospects therein positively impacting future developments therein accordingly without fail whatsoever thereby ensuring continued success therein moving forward indefinitely henceforth always remaining committed thereto without exception whatsoever evermore henceforth eternally so forthwith forevermore amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally amenably so forthwith eternally am

With inputs from WAM