14th Sharjah Publishers Conference facilitates 2,993 matchmaking sessions for publishing and translation rights

 3-day conference featured diverse discussions and workshops marking a new era in international publishing collaboration

• 1,146 publishers and literary agents from 108 countries participated, including first-time attendees from the Central African Republic
• The conference featured matchmaking sessions with a focus on facilitating publishing and translation rights sales and acquisitions
• 31 roundtable discussions, and workshops on topics such as audio content, artificial intelligence, and global market opportunities

Onshur celebrates graduation of first publishing cohort, empowering future industry leaders

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund recognises 20 aspiring publishers as they complete the Launch Track training program

Sharjah, November 5, 2024

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of their Launch Track training program. This initiative further cements the emirate’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-driven economy and nurturing emerging talent within the publishing sector.