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Mid East Info
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Menassah Distribution Company Showcases Emirati Literary Excellence at Madinah Book Fair 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
Sharjah, July, 2025: Menassah Distribution Company, specialising in the distribution of Emirati books, is participating in the Madinah Book Fair, organised by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission and held in KSA from 29 July to 4 August 2025. This participation aligns with Menassah's ongoing efforts to strengthen the Emirati presence at regional cultural events and to support the Arab publishing and distribution movement. Menassah's stand will showcase works from 95 Emirati publishing houses, displaying 5,704 titles across various fields of knowledge, with a total of 1,332 books available for visitors. This opportunity enables attendees to discover the diversity and vibrancy of the Emirati cultural scene, presenting content that reflects the richness of the literary and intellectual experiences in the United Arab Emirates. This participation aligns with Menassah's ongoing commitment to supporting the national publishing strategy, strengthening cultural ties between the UAE and the KSA, and highlighting the contributions of Emirati writers and creatives at one of the region's most influential literary events. The Madinah Book Fair is an annual cultural milestone that brings together publishing houses and cultural institutions from around the world. It serves as a dynamic space for intellectual exchange and knowledge dialogue, reinforcing the book's role as a cornerstone in social and cultural development.
Sharjah 24
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Menassah showcases UAE literary excellence at Madinah Book Fair
Menassah's stand will showcase works from 95 Emirati publishing houses, displaying 5,704 titles across various fields of knowledge, with a total of 1,332 books available for visitors. This opportunity enables attendees to discover the diversity and vibrancy of the Emirati cultural scene, presenting content that reflects the richness of the literary and intellectual experiences in the United Arab Emirates. This participation aligns with Menassah's ongoing commitment to supporting the national publishing strategy, strengthening cultural ties between the UAE and the KSA, and highlighting the contributions of Emirati writers and creatives at one of the region's most influential literary events. The Madinah Book Fair is an annual cultural milestone that brings together publishing houses and cultural institutions from around the world. It serves as a dynamic space for intellectual exchange and knowledge dialogue, reinforcing the book's role as a cornerstone in social and cultural development.
Mid East Info
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Menassah Distribution Company Showcases UAE's Literary Riches to Southeast Asian Audiences through the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the presence of Emirati literature both regionally and internationally, Menassah Distribution Company participated in the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025. The event is organised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Book Council of Malaysia and several local associations specialising in the publishing industry. It is considered one of the most prominent cultural fairs in Southeast Asia, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. Menassah's participation in this significant cultural event, which runs from 23 May to 1 June 2025, was marked by a distinguished pavilion showcasing 5,667 books from the latest releases of 86 Emirati publishing houses. This gave Malaysian and international visitors the opportunity to explore 662 diverse titles reflecting the richness of Emirati and Arab cultural and intellectual output, and to acquire literary and scientific works that illustrate the UAE's cultural diversity. Through this participation, 'Menassah' aims to expand the regional and international distribution of Emirati books and build bridges of cooperation with publishers and distributors from various countries worldwide, especially via the accompanying ASEAN Publishing Rights Fair. This three-day fair serves as an important platform for exchanging publishing and distribution rights as well as forging international partnerships in the field. Rashid Al Kous, General Manager of 'Menassah', stated that this participation aligns with Menassah's strategy aimed at supporting the publishing movement in the UAE and opening wide horizons for local content through active presence at major international fairs. This contributes to enhancing the UAE's position on the regional and global publishing map and supports the country's creative industries. He added, 'Our participation in the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair is part of our ongoing efforts to expand the distribution of Emirati content and make it accessible in promising markets. We are committed to building a flexible distribution network that allows Emirati books to reach readers worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia, where there is significant growth in demand for translated Arabic content.' It is worth noting that the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair has been organised since 1981 and is now considered one of the most anticipated annual events for both publishers and readers. It serves as a rich cultural gathering that brings together publishers, authors, and the public under one roof at the World Trade Centre in Malaysia's capital.
Sharjah 24
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Menassah Distribution showcases UAE's lit. riches through KLIBF
Menassah's participation in this significant cultural event, which runs from 23 May to 1 June 2025, was marked by a distinguished pavilion showcasing 5,667 books from the latest releases of 86 Emirati publishing houses. This gave Malaysian and international visitors the opportunity to explore 662 diverse titles reflecting the richness of Emirati and Arab cultural and intellectual output, and to acquire literary and scientific works that illustrate the UAE's cultural diversity. Through this participation, "Menassah" aims to expand the regional and international distribution of Emirati books and build bridges of cooperation with publishers and distributors from various countries worldwide, especially via the accompanying ASEAN Publishing Rights Fair. This three-day fair serves as an important platform for exchanging publishing and distribution rights as well as forging international partnerships in the field. Rashid Al Kous, General Manager of "Menassah", stated that this participation aligns with Menassah's strategy aimed at supporting the publishing movement in the UAE and opening wide horizons for local content through active presence at major international fairs. This contributes to enhancing the UAE's position on the regional and global publishing map and supports the country's creative industries. He added, 'Our participation in the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair is part of our ongoing efforts to expand the distribution of Emirati content and make it accessible in promising markets. We are committed to building a flexible distribution network that allows Emirati books to reach readers worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia, where there is significant growth in demand for translated Arabic content.' It is worth noting that the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair has been organised since 1981 and is now considered one of the most anticipated annual events for both publishers and readers. It serves as a rich cultural gathering that brings together publishers, authors, and the public under one roof at the World Trade Centre in Malaysia's capital.
Sharjah 24
06-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Menassah distribution expands presence at Muscat Book Fair
Amidst the book fair shelves and spaces of cultural dialogue, 'Menassah' showcases publications from a distinguished group of Emirati publishing houses—narrating stories of literature, thought, and creativity. The company reaffirms the prominent standing of the Emirati book at the heart of the Gulf's cultural scene. Its pavilion at the Muscat Fair drew significant attention from readers and cultural enthusiasts, featuring 730 titles from 77 Emirati publishers, with a total of 4,000 copies spanning a wide range of knowledge fields. At the Doha International Book Fair, the company has expanded its participation, bringing 881 titles produced by 82 local publishing houses, with a total of 5,701 books covering literature, philosophy, self-development, children's books, and other fields of knowledge and creativity. This reflects the growing role of 'Menassah' in marketing and distributing Emirati and Arab books on a broader scale. Commenting on this cultural movement, Rashid Al Kous, General Manager of 'Menassah', said: 'Our participation in the Muscat and Doha book fairs is an extension of our ongoing efforts to support the Emirati publishing industry and expand its presence in regional and cultural forums. We are committed to opening new avenues for local publishers and facilitating the access of their publications to new readers across Arab and international markets. This active presence affirms the vital role played by 'Menassah' in supporting the Arab cultural movement and enhancing the global standing of Emirati books.' He added: 'Book fairs are among the most important cultural platforms for acquiring knowledge and showcasing intellectual production. Our participation in these two fairs is part of 'Menassah' strategy to build an effective and sustainable distribution ecosystem, based on strong partnerships with publishing houses and cultural institutions around the world. We aim to deliver Emirati content to a wider audience, driven by the belief that knowledge is a bridge to connection and progress.' Through its participation in Muscat and Doha, 'Menassah' seeks to build bridges of collaboration with key players in the regional publishing and distribution sector, and present a leading Emirati model for supporting cultural and intellectual content. These fairs also represent an opportunity to expand the company's partnership base and exchange expertise in ways that benefit publishers, authors, and audiences alike—ultimately contributing to the growth of the creative industries in the UAE.
