UAE strengthens global publishing ties in Beijing

Represented by a distinguished selection of established and emerging publishing houses, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the 2025 edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, shining a spotlight on the UAE's experience in developing its publishing industry, particularly in the fields of children's literature and innovative educational content.

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This participation in Asia’s largest copyrights exchange platform, and the second largest book fair in the world, reflects the EPA's ongoing commitment to empowering Emirati publishers, expanding opportunities for international collaboration, and strengthening the UAE’s presence on the global publishing stage.

The EPA's stand at the fair serves as a vibrant window into the UAE's dynamic publishing landscape, showcasing a unique blend of seasoned expertise and emerging voices in children’s literature and educational publishing.

Among the participants are publishers who graduated from the “Onshur” programme—an initiative launched to empower the next generation of publishing entrepreneurs in the UAE by empowering them with professional and technical support.

Featured publishers include Hamda Al Baloushi, Manager of Aalamkom Publishing and Distribution, and Treasurer and Board Member of the EPA, Salim Abdulrahman, Managing Director of AlRewaya Publishing, and Ghassan Rabih, representative of Dar Rabie Publishing.