KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The second edition of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit 2025, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, is set to take place from Oct 30 to Nov 1, under the theme “The Future of the Publishing Industry”.
The library in a statement said the event will bring together over 80 global speakers from 20 countries, featuring six keynotes, 45 panel discussions, and 16 workshops, further cementing Dubai’s position as a global hub for cultural dialogue and publishing innovation.
The summit will serve as a strategic platform to advance knowledge and culture, highlighting the evolving role of libraries in empowering future generations, while exploring how creativity and technology combine to strengthen the Arab world’s contribution to the global publishing landscape.
Key themes will address the impact of artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation on the publishing sector, alongside storytelling in an era of rapid change, with the concept of publishing with purpose also taking centre stage to highlight the growing need for socially conscious and meaningful content.
Sessions such as “Voices Across Borders” will explore the role of translation in connecting cultures, while “Letters in Motion” will celebrate creativity through writing, typography, and calligraphy.
Over three days, the summit will convene a broad network of publishers, university presses, literary agents, booksellers, and award organisations. In addition, international publishing leaders such as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins will join the United Arab Emirates’ publishing community.
Furthermore, the workshops will provide hands-on learning in translation, editing, children’s literature, typography, inclusive workplace practices, and modern publishing operations, offering valuable insights for writers, editors, and publishers navigating an industry in transition.
Programme highlights will also examine digital and audiobooks, multimedia storytelling for young audiences, and commercial strategies such as global distribution, marketing trends, and ethical content creation with a key focus to ensure a balance of traditional and digital publishing.
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