Press release on the opening of the Erbil International Book Fair 2024

In the Kurdistan Region on the grounds of international fairs in Erbil – Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani, in the presence of political, cultural, diplomatic and government figures, inaugurated the 16th Erbil International Book Fair under the slogan "Read... Your intelligence is not artificial", which will be held from April 17 to 27 of this month, in cooperation between Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture and Arts and the Ministry of Culture and Youth.
The exhibition management offers discounts on the purchase of books of up to more than 50%, in order to encourage citizens to read and read, and it will also offer discounts on transportation to facilitate access to the exhibition, whether within the city of Erbil, or for those coming from other cities and governorates, in cooperation with well-known transport companies.
Organization and preparation:
The opening activities witnessed efforts made by the organizing committee of the exhibition, which worked hard to achieve this prominent cultural event, as the launch of the exhibition activities was preceded by great preparations made by Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture and Arts, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, in order to show this cultural event in proportion to its status in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Press release
Arab Publishers` Association
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, the Arab Publishers` Association stresses the importance of this event, which highlights the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation and development, and thus supporting economic and social growth.
The selection of April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day is linked to an important cultural and literary history, as it is celebrated to honor the legacy of prominent international writers and authors in literary history, including the birth and death of the famous English writer William Shakespeare, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day as an international recognition that highlights the global importance of this day and contributes to the promotion of authors' rights and the protection of intellectual property.
IP is the backbone of technological progress and innovation, and is a key factor in achieving sustainable growth and promoting economic progress, as it plays a crucial role in encouraging innovation by providing appropriate incentives for innovators to develop their ideas, protecting the rights of innovators and creators, and encouraging long-term investments in research and development.

Press Release Bologna International Book Fair 2024

In a stable annual date awaited by publishers and makers of children's books, the city of Bologna hosted the activities of the 61st edition of the Bologna Children's Book Fair from 8 to 11 April, and the Bologna Children's Book Fair is one of the oldest and largest international exhibitions specialized in the field, as it provides a unique opportunity to see the latest publications and innovations in the sector from more than 80 countries, in addition to providing the opportunity to buy and sell copyright, distribution and translation in different markets.
In its 61st edition, the Bologna Children's Book Fair has made great strides towards expanding its scope and inclusion, with its new initiatives included a Film and Television Rights Center designed to connect content creators with opportunities to turn their books into film and television works.
 Thanks to God and with the support of the Sharjah Book Authority, which furnished the Association's participation in the Bologna Fair 2024 with a pavilion of 32 square meters No. A174, Hall 26, under the gesture of their care to support the Association and reserve pavilions in its name in international exhibitions, we were honored by a new participation in this exhibition as an important opportunity, to introduce the Association, its role, objectives and many other projects and initiatives, among publishing houses and translation agencies, and the pavilion of the Arab Publishers` Association, as usual, was distinguished in terms of decoration, as the Sharjah Authority has taken over the processing of Pavilion décor.

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