Middle East Archives - Publishing Perspectives https://publishingperspectives.com/tag/middle-east/ International publishing news and opinion Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:27:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://publishingperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-P19-favicon-32x32.png Middle East Archives - Publishing Perspectives https://publishingperspectives.com/tag/middle-east/ 32 32 Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Million Contribution to Publishers, Libraries https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/sheikh-sultan-makes-us1-2-contribution-to-publishers-libraries/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/sheikh-sultan-makes-us1-2-contribution-to-publishers-libraries/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:26:57 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=213607 In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.

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Sharjah’s Kalimat Foundation: A Regional-First Inclusive Book Series https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/05/sharjahs-kalimat-foundation-a-regional-first-inclusive-book-series/ Tue, 06 May 2025 23:42:47 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=208873 'Designed to serve both visually impaired and sighted children equally,' Kalimat Foundation's inclusive book series for kids is a first.

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‘The Prayer of Anxiety’ Wins the $50,000 Arabic Fiction Prize https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/the-prayer-of-anxiety-wins-the-50000-arabic-fiction-prize/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:25:38 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=208587 Mohamed Samir Nada is the first Egyptian to win the International Prize for Arabic Fiction since 2009. He's published by Masciliana.

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The International Prize for Arabic Fiction Shortlist: Awards in Abu Dhabi https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/02/the-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction-2025-shortlist/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:43:17 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=206586 The winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is to be announced on the eve of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.

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In Jordan: A First IPAF Workshop Is Focused on Editing https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/01/in-jordan-a-first-ipaf-workshop-is-focused-on-editing/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:41:39 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=206006 For the first time in the International Prize for Arabic Fiction's 'Creative Writing Nadwa' event series: a workshop on editing.

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Sharjah’s New African Literature Festival Honors Wole Soyinka https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/01/sharjahs-new-african-literature-festival-honors-wole-soyinka/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:29:55 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=205889 The inaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature honors Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and Arab-African cultural roots.

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UAE: Sharjah’s Renamed ‘Book Magazine’ Issues a 75th Edition https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/01/uae-sharjahs-renamed-book-magazine-issues-a-75th-edition/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:37:18 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=205245 Ahead of two new festival events, Sharjah renames a long-running magazine created along with Sharjah Book Authority in 2017.

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The International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2025 Longlist https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/01/the-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction-names-its-2025-longlist/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:11 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=205139 Sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction issues a 16-title longlist.

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University Press Week: ResearchGate and MIT Have New Deal https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/11/university-press-week-researchgate-and-mit-have-new-deal/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:54:20 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=203817 During University Press Week, we have ResearchGate's announcement of another Journal Home partnership.

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PRH India: CEO Gaurav Shrinagesh Forms a Strategic Growth Committee https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/indias-prh-ceo-gaurav-shrinagesh-forms-a-strategic-growth-committee/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:56:23 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=200421 The advisory committee created by PRH India's CEO, Gaurav Shrinagesh, will have provide the company's board with input — from authors.

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