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Sharjah publishing programme explores global growth for Arabic book markets

International experts gathered in Sharjah to discuss strategies for expanding Arabic content, growing audiobook markets and reaching new readers.

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International and regional publishing experts met on October 31, 2026, at Expo Centre Sharjah to discuss global opportunities for Arabic content, Sharjah24 reported. The event took place during the 15th edition of the Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Programme. [1]

According to Sharjah24, the conference brought together 200 publishers to study key focus areas, including audio publishing, video production and social media marketing. Seven speakers led sessions aimed at helping publishers expand their audiobook businesses and attract new audiences globally. [1]

The training programme was organised by the Sharjah Book Authority in collaboration with the Centre for Publishing, Writing, and Media at the NYU School of Professional Studies, Sharjah24 reported. [1]

Arabic belongs to the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, which encompasses languages spoken across North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East. [4]

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In short

  • The 15th Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Programme brought together 200 publishers on October 31, 2026.
  • Seven speakers led sessions focused on audio publishing, video and social media strategy.
  • The event was organized by the Sharjah Book Authority and NYU School of Professional Studies.

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  1. [1]Experts highlight Arabic content’s global potentialSharjah24, 11h ago (the report this story comes from)

Background

  1. [2]Climate change on Wikipedia
  2. [3]Fresh and Fit Podcast on Wikipedia
  3. [4]Arabic on Grokipedia

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