Best Arab Publisher Award – Fifth Session
Cairo International Book Fair – 57th Edition

 Dear colleague, member of the Arab Publishers` Association,
 Greetings,
 The Arab Publishers` Association extends its best regards. With reference to the holding of the Cairo International Book Fair in its 57th edition from January 21 to February 3, 2026, the Arab Publishers` Association announces the opening of nominations for the 'Best Arab Publisher' award in its fifth session, as part of the awards granted by the Cairo International Book Fair, in cooperation between the Arab Publishers` Association and the Egyptian General Book Authority. The nominated works for the award should be submitted from October 26 to December 25, 2025, in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The member applying for the award must be registered in the records of the Arab Publishers` Association and have fulfilled all financial obligations until the end of 2025.
2. The member must be a private publisher, not an institution, authority, or official body.
3. The applicant must participate in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair.
4. Commitment to and respect for intellectual property laws.
5. The member must not have been subjected to any penalty by their local union or the Arab Publishers` Association during their membership period.
6. The submitted publication samples for the award must include legal deposit and international numbering.
7. The member must provide a list of their publications from the past five years.

Media report on the opening of the 28th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair (SILA 2025)

This morning, the 28th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair was inaugurated at the Exhibition Palace in Bois des Pins, Algiers, under the distinguished patronage of the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and under the supervision of the Prime Minister, Mr. Saifi Gharib, who officially launched this prominent cultural event.
The opening ceremony was attended by several members of the government, senior state officials, representatives of national institutions and bodies, and a large number of Arab and foreign ambassadors in Algeria, alongside prominent Arab and international cultural figures, reflecting the prestigious position this fair holds within the Arab cultural scene.
 The opening was also attended by a delegation from the Arab Publishers` Association, led by Mr. Mohamed Rashad, President of the Association, and Secretary-General Professor Bachar Chebaro, Dr. Mohamed Saleh Al-Maalej, Head of the Media and Public Relations Committee, Mr. Yasser Meziane, Board Member, Mr. Abdelhamid Al-Ghouthani, President of the Syrian Publishers` Association and Board Member, in addition to a number of directors of Arab book fairs among others, In addition to a number of Arab exhibition directors, including Mr. Ahmed Al-Rawahi, Director of the Muscat International Book Fair, and Dr. Mohammed Al-Saleh Al-Qadri, Director of the Tunis International Book Fair.

Press Release  
Shortlist for the Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Mansour Award  
Seventh Session for 2025  

The Arab Publishers` Association is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Mansour Award for the Arab Publisher in its seventh session for 2025, which this year is dedicated to young adult literature, and which was announced last June.  
 The award in its seventh session reflects the importance of young adult literature in developing values and skills among youth, highlighting the role of publishers in fostering literary creativity among young adults, and encouraging the production of outstanding literary works that meet the needs and aspirations of young readers.  
A number of leading Arab publishing houses participated in the award, and the shortlist featured a collection of outstanding literary works. The award's judging committee has decided that the shortlist be as follows,according to the alphabetical order of the publisher

It is an advanced electronic step through which it sought to define, preserve and support copyright and publisher rights, and it is also a step for communication and synergy with publishers, writers, writers and authors to provide a stable and stable environment in order to preserve intellectual property and protect the rights of creators and to serve present and future generations

For those of the Federation who wish to file a complaint regarding an intellectual property dispute, please fill out

The following form and send it to the General Secretariat office by email: nsharif@arab-pa.org