As part of Sharjah’s participation in the Guest of Honor program at the 39th Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) shared the UAE’s outstanding publishing experience with an international audience.
During the trade fair, which began on May 16 and ends today, the association, under the visionary leadership of its founder, the Honorable Sheikha Bodur bint Sultan Al Qasimi, will He highlighted efforts to develop the publishing sector and promote cultural dialogue between the emirate and the world. Chairman of the association.
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Association has put together a comprehensive program to attend the Sharjah Guest Pavilion of this event. Its objectives are to represent UAE publishers and present their publications, to promote cooperation with Greek and international publishers at the fair, to strengthen relations with the organizers and to promote is to strengthen opportunities to increase cooperation in translation and translation from Arabic.
The delegation representing associations participating in the trade fair included Abdullah Al Kaabi, Chairman of the EPA Board of Directors and co-founder of Dar Al Ramsa, Vice-Chairman of the EPA Board of Directors and co-founder of Ghaf Publishing; Includes founders Amira Binkadra and Fatima Al Khatib. , Khalid Al Ali, member of the EPA Board of Directors and founder of Sidra Publishing House, and founder of Bawabat Al Kitab Publishing.
Mr. Al Kaabi will be the first Arab guest of honor at the expo, which will serve as a new gateway to celebrating UAE and Arab culture while promoting dialogue between cultures on a global scale. He emphasized the importance of the role. He said: “Greece’s recognition of Sharjah’s contribution to Arab and human culture reflects the enduring relationship between Sharjah’s cultural institutions and those of Greece.
” This means an opportunity to strengthen joint efforts in the cultural field, preserve our achievements and promote literature and the arts. ”, he noted, symbolizing creativity as a catalyst for effective dialogue. To promote Emirati titles, build international cultural relations and discuss possibilities for cooperation between the two countries in the field of literature.
EPA Director-General Rashid Al Khous highlighted Sharjah’s participation in the fair as the first Arab guest of honor as a milestone in strengthening cultural ties between the United Arab Emirates and Greece, It emphasized the country’s rich cultural landscape. He reiterated the association’s commitment to introducing Greek and international publishers to the UAE publishing market, promoting cooperation and contributing to the growth of the UAE book industry.
The association’s agenda included a dialogue session focusing on the UAE’s publishing experience. Key sessions included “Bridging cultures through publishing: Greek and Emirati perspectives,” with Abdullah Al Kaabi and Amira bin Khadra, Argyris Kasta of Greek publisher Kastaniotis Publishing; Mr. Niotis was present.
Participants discussed the central role of the publishing industry in promoting cultural exchanges between Greece and the UAE. They also noted the challenges and collaborative efforts needed to foster intercultural dialogue through literature.
Another session, featuring Ameera BinKadra and Khalid Al Ali, in conjunction with Greek publishers from Entypois Publications, Papadimas Publications, and Nikas Publications, focused on publishing’s vital role in preserving historical and cultural content. Additionally, they discussed its impact on educational resources and information dissemination.
The EPA hosted sessions for buying and selling publishing and translation rights, facilitating collaboration between Emirati and international publishers, and expanding the presence of Arabic literature on the global stage.