EPA keen to bring UAE, Brazil publishing markets closer

SHARJAH / WAM

Established in Sharjah a decade ago, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has been taking the lead in representing the interests of UAE’s publishers, offering a great boost to
the country’s fast-growing publishing industry.
In continuation of its efforts to bring the global community of publishers together and open new avenues for networking and exchange, the EPA will be establishing a presence at the upcoming Sao Paulo International Book Fair with a rich programme of events, from August 3-12.
EPA’s participation at the 25th Sao Paulo book fair is part of Sharjah’s cultural programme to celebrate its selection as the first-ever guest of honour at one of South America’s largest and most important publishing events.
The Association will participate in a B2B matchmaking and networking programme that will bring together participating Emirati publishers with 30 Brazilian and 20+ Latin American publishers, and offer them all a platform to meet and look into the buying and selling of copy and translations rights.
Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of EPA, said, “We see our participation as a great big opportunity to introduce Brazil to the UAE’s publishing practices and future aspirations, with a focus on the role Latin America can play to develop it.”
“EPA’s programme will highlight these aspects and also focus on the great attention given by Sharjah’s wise leadership the UAE’s book industry and its keenness to strengthen cultural exchange between the two countries.”
He added, “The Sao Paulo International Book Fair is one of the most important and largest book fairs in South America. It is one of the leading hubs to catch the pulse of the Spanish and Portuguese publishing markets in particular, as well as the global market.”