Over 80 speakers participate in Library and Publishing Summit

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library successfully concluded the second edition of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit 2025, held under the theme, "The Future of the Publishing Industry.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The three-day summit saw a wide participation and brought together over 80 speakers from 20 countries, including five keynote speakers, in a packed programme featuring 48 panel discussions and sessions, and more than 20 workshops.

Compared to last year's event, this year's registration number grew by 27.3% while attendance and participation rate rose by 31.5%.

The diversity of visitors' nationalities also expanded by 33%. The summit registered a rise in number of international speakers of 50% compared to the first edition.

The organising committee noted that these figures reflect the continued success of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit in enriching the overall experience for participants, and attracting broader audience from the UAE and abroad, further reinforcing Dubai's position as a regional hub for knowledge and culture.