Sharjah 24: As part of an intensive programme aims at launching new outlets to support Emirati writers and publishers, and to reinforce Arab books presence in the region and the world, “Menassah Distribution Company” is participating in two international book fairs during the month of June. “Menassah Distribution Company” will be present namely, in the “Morocco International Publishing and Book Fair, held in Rabat, from 1 to 11 June 2023, and the Doha International Book Fair, from 12 to 21 June 2023.
The International Publishing and Book Fair is one of the important international cultural events, organised annually by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication in Morocco. The fair focuses on the publishing and book industry, where printing, paper and digital publishing technologies are showcased and promoted. The 28th edition is held with the participation of 287 direct exhibitors and 450 indirect exhibitors, from 51 countries, which is a great opportunity to promote Emirati publishers and writers participating in the exhibition on a global scale.
Through its pavilion, “Menassa” displays the latest publications of 19 Emirati publishers, including more than 200 books and over 2000 books in different fields of knowledge.
“Menassah” also displays more than 5800 books, including 369 books from 43 Emirati publishers, in Doha International Book Fair, which is one of the largest and oldest international book fairs in the region, and is very popular with the most important Arab, Gulf and international publishing houses.
“Menassah” participation is an initiative launched by the “Emirati Publishers Association” to promote the marketing of Emirati publishers’ publications locally and internationally, in these two events, as part of its efforts to contribute to enrich the Arab culture in the region. The initiative also aims to provide an opportunity for Emirati publishers to expand their business and establish new strategic partnership and cooperation with their counterparts in the region and the world; and to sign copyright and translation agreements.
"Menassah” vision aims to develop the printing, publishing and distribution market in the UAE and the Arab world.