Manuscript to market
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Editorial
Idea & production
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Rights
Translation & licensing
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Printing
Press & warehouse
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Distribution
Worldwide delivery
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A One-Stop-Shop
Manuscript → Market
Under one roof
From editorial to global delivery — the written word at every stage.
The Authority brings publishing and distribution together under one roof — editorial and production, printing, warehousing and worldwide delivery.
It is a single, seamlessly integrated platform that helps a title travel from idea to bookshelf, anywhere in the world.
A Billion-Dollar Market
MENA · By 2030493M
Readers
A young, highly literate and tech-savvy audience across the MENA region.
$1B
Market size
The estimated value of the MENA book market today.
3×
Growth by 2030
Projected to triple in size before the end of the decade.
Connected to the Region
A Global Hub
The pre-eminent hub
Sharjah, the world’s leading hub for publishing.
Sharjah is committed to becoming the world’s leading hub for the publishing industry — giving Middle Eastern readers access to international authors, while helping Arab authors reach audiences worldwide.
The aim is a dynamic platform that celebrates the global diversity of literature and amplifies unique voices.
Technology & Infrastructure
A Confluence of ExcellenceStrategic Sharjah
Gateway to SuccessIntl Airport
Fast air connectivity linking publishers to global markets.
Port Khalid
A central seaport at the heart of the Emirate’s trade.
Port Khorfakkan
Direct access to key shipping waterways on the east coast.
Hamriyah FZ
An industrial free-zone port supporting efficient distribution.