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A new publishing training program launched in Sharjah, uniting 161 Arab and African publishers to boost digital growth and global reach.
The Training Programme for Arab and African Publishers 2025 launched in Sharjah on November 2, 2025, bringing together 161 publishers, authors, and industry professionals from across the Arab world and Africa.
Organized by the Sharjah Book Authority and NYU, the event focused on digital innovation, audiobook expansion, and global market entry.
Keynote speakers highlighted the potential in emerging markets, noting Africa could reach $18.5 billion in publishing value by 2050.
The Arabic audiobook market was identified as underdeveloped, with only 12,000 titles for 400 million speakers, while audiobooks now generate 71% of digital revenue.
Experts urged publishers to adopt print-on-demand, diversify distribution, and expand catalogs across platforms to capitalize on a 147% annual growth rate in the Arabic digital market.
Un nuevo programa de capacitación de publicación lanzado en Sharjah, que une a 161 editores árabes y africanos para impulsar el crecimiento digital y el alcance global.