News DeskSharjah, UAE: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to fortifying the United Arab Emirates’ book industry and promoting Emirati cultural products on a global platform. This dedication is prominently on display at the 22nd edition of the Amman International Book Fair, which runs from September 21 to September 30, 2023, as part of the Amman International Automobile Exhibition. The event brings together 400 publishing houses from 22 Arab and foreign countries.
Through its innovative Menassah platform, the EPA is putting the spotlight on the publications of 13 Emirati publishing houses actively participating in the fair. This move serves to enrich the Arab cultural landscape and empower Emirati publishers to expand their influence both in the Arab region and on the international stage. Furthermore, the EPA is facilitating interactions with international publishing companies to foster the exchange of experiences and expertise, establish strategic partnerships, and explore new avenues for selling, purchasing, and translating copyrights.
Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of the EPA, emphasized that the association’s presence at the Amman International Book Fair underscores its dedication to introducing Emirati books to Jordanian readers and promoting cultural exchange between Emirati publishers and their counterparts in the Arab region. This participation also aims to highlight the growth of the publishing sector in the UAE and support local publishers, making a significant contribution to the advancement of the Emirati book industry and the cultural and creative sectors in the country.
The Emirates Publishers Association is offering a diverse collection of more than 200 new titles, encompassing 1,600 books across a wide range of genres, literature, thought, and fields of knowledge. This showcases the EPA’s commitment to expanding its knowledge and offerings, designed to cater to a wide array of reader interests. The central aim of this initiative is to ignite readers’ passion for literature and foster a culture of reading that encourages them to delve into the world of books and relish the joys of reading.
It is noteworthy that the 2023 Amman International Book Fair enjoys the patronage of the Royal Family and is organized by the Union of Jordanian Publishers in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. The event features the State of Qatar as its guest of honor and pays tribute to academic and historian Dr. Hind Abu Al-Shaar for her outstanding contributions to the field of social and human sciences, her impact on modern and contemporary Jordanian history, and her significant academic influence in Jordan and the broader Arab world, especially in the realm of historical studies.
