It gives me great pleasure to welcome readers to this special Publishers Weekly/BookBrunch edition on the occasion of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). For more than four decades, SIBF has been a meeting place for ideas, a bridge between East and West, a hub of creativity and dialogue, bringing together voices from across the world in celebration of books and culture.
In this edition, you will hear from leading experts and practitioners in the publishing industry whose insights shed light on the opportunities and challenges shaping our field. Their perspectives on technology, emerging markets, translation, and rights underscore the responsibility we share to sustain a resilient and innovative publishing ecosystem. The features also highlight Sharjah’s role as a convener of professional exchange and as the home of initiatives such as the Onshur program that are preparing a new generation of publishers.
Together, these contributions reaffirm our conviction that publishing flourishes when knowledge is shared and cultures are connected. As we look ahead, I hope you will share our sense of optimism and determination. SIBF is more than a gathering; it is a platform that advances global publishing and demonstrates the power of collaboration and partnership to sustain our industry in an ever-changing world.
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