Publishers' Knowledge and Sustainability
The article Focused on the transformation of the publishing industry in the United Arab Emirates and around the world, highlighting significant changes in how books are discovered, purchased, and consumed. The 2025 Reading Index results showed that 85.5% of the community wishes to read more, with 89.9% relying on digital platforms and 44.9% purchasing online. The market is trending toward digital audio content, which grew by 14.5%, while e-book usage declined by 3.5%. Challenges are emerging in protecting intellectual property rights as artificial intelligence technologies enter the content industry, requiring publishers to develop flexible and sustainable business models. To support this shift, the Sharjah Authority launched the "Publish" initiative, establishing a fund aimed at empowering publishers to expand and innovate through training programs, consulting services, and easier access to markets. Over 140 projects were supported in the first cycle of the "Launch" pathway. This initiative underscores that empowering publishers involves building technological and marketing capabilities, not just providing funding.
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