Rights and Translation in the Arab World

This panel discussion that involves international publishing experts explores the development of the rights and translation market in Arabic trade publishing

Speakers:

• Ms. Lina Chebaro

Rights Director and Chief Editor, Arab Scientific Publishers - Lebanon

• Ms. Yasmina Jraissati: Literary Agent and Founder, RAYA Agency - United Arab Emirates

• Mr Michel Moushabeck: Founder and publisher of Interlink Books

Moderator:

• Ms. Hannah Johnson: Publisher at Publishing Perspectives

Language:

English

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Award in partnership with Publishing Perspectives

Wednesday, 18 October

01:00 – 01:45 PM

Publishing Perspectives Forum Congress Center, Level 2

Room Spektrum

The Arabic Market: Exploring Publishing Opportunities – International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries

The session discusses the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries and the opportunities it provides to publishers.

Speakers:
• Ms. Ayesha Eid AlMazrouei: Director of Book Fairs and Events Department at Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
• Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi: President of the Emirates Publishers Association
• Mr Saeed Saeed: Featured writer for The National, specialized in arts and culture

Moderator:
• Mr. Carlo Carrenho: Frankfurt Buchmesse 2023 Audio Ambassador

Language:
English

Wednesday, 18 October

10:00 – 11:00 AM

International Stage, between Hall 5.1 and 6.1

Launch of Arabic Translation of the book: “Wir konnten auch anders - Eine kurze Geschichte der Nachhaltigkeit"

The panel discussion followed by a book signing event, explores the book and explains the initiatives of Kalima Translation Project.

Speakers:

• Dr. Annette Kehnel: Researcher, Professor, and Chair of Medieval History at the University of Mannheim

Moderator:

• Mr. Mustafa Solaiman: Literary translator and a member of the Scientific Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Language:

Arabic; English and German interpretation available.

Thursday, 19 October

10:30 – 11:30 AM

Arabic Language Centre Stand, Hall 5.1 – Stand B16

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre's reception

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre organises a networking reception at the Frankfurt Book Fair, to share ALC’s projects and initiatives that support publishing and creative industries, and to explore opportunities for collaboration.

In attendance:

• HE Dr Ali bin Tamim: Chairman Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
• HE Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji: Executive Director of Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, Director of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Thursday, 19 October

02:30 – 03:30 PM

Arabic Language Centre Stand, Hall 5.1 – Stand B16

Arabic Literatures in Europe - Institutions of Mediation

What are the challenges in promoting Arabic literature in Europe?

Speakers:

• Ms. Fatima Boudy:Founder of Dar Elain Publishing House, which was awarded the SZBA 2023 Publishing and Technology laureate, and Director of Al Ain Cultural Salon

• Ms. Katherine Halls: English translator & literary agent
• Ms. Anne Millet: “LEILA” Project Manager, literary events & programming at iReMMO & at the LEILA project

Moderator:

Language:

Arabic, English, and German; interpretation available

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Litprom

Friday, 20 October

05:00 – 06:00 PM

Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0

The End of the Desert - Author talk

Algerian writer Said Khatibi and German writer Svenja Leiber take us through their own relationship with the desert which they depicted in their writings.

Speakers:

• Mr. Said Khatibi: Winner of the Young Author for SZBA in 2023
• Ms Svenja Leiber: Publisher of award-winning essays, member of the PEN Centre Germany

Moderator:

Language:

Arabic and German; English interpretation available.

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Litprom.

Saturday, 21 October

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Frankfurt Studio, Hall 4.0

New Arabic Writing – Author event

In this session, acclaimed writers of literary fiction in Arabic will discuss their practice, inspirations, and experiences of being translated, as well as the state of Arabic literature today.

Speakers:

• Ms. Rasha Abbas: Author
• Mr. Shady Lewis Botros Asaad: Author
• Ms. Stella Gaitano: Author
• Mr. Said Khatibi: Winner of the Young Author for SZBA in 2023

  Moderator:

• Ms. Katherine Halls: English translator & literary agent

Language:

Arabic; English and German interpretation available.

Organised by Sheikh Zayed Book Award in partnership with Frankfurt Book Fair, LEILA and Litprom

Saturday, 21 October

04:00 – 05:00 PM

International Stage, between Hall 5.1 and 6.1