Onshur selects 13 publishing houses from 62 applicants

The selected publishers will start a 4-week intensive programme starting in May; Emiratis form the largest group at A408

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The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) has announced the participants for its 2025 'Scale Track'.

Thirteen publishing houses were selected from 62 applicants who met the programme's rigorous criteria, including a proven track record in championing diverse and culturally impactful works and a deep commitment to expanding their operations through sustainable growth strategies.

The selected publishers will start a 4-week intensive programme starting in May.

The 'Scale Track' cohort reflects notable diversity, with women making up 60% of participants and men 40%. 54% are 30-39, 33% are 40-49, and another 13% are 50 or older. Emirati form the largest group at 46%, followed by 31% each from Egypt and Syria. International participants come from Australia at 6%, Eritrea, Jordan, Canada and Lebanon, each representing 7% of the total.

Publishers taking part in the 'Scale Track' include Ajyal, Bidaya Publishing and Distribution, Kalemat for Distribution and Publishing, Ghaf Publications, Nabati Publishing, Dar Al Bayan Al Arabi, Dar Al Furat Publishing, Dar Al Fikr Al Jadeed, Shams Publishing, The Dream Work Collective, Shaheen Printing, Publishing and Distribution, Al Hadaek Publishing and Distribution, and Al Noor Publishing.