UAE Publishing Boost: The Emirates Publishers Association signed an MoU with Miqyas Al Dhad to help publishers develop and classify Arabic content by defined reading levels, using digital text analysis and training for authors and publishers. Book Fair Momentum (Abu Dhabi): EPA is also backing its 2026 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair programme with matchmaking, workshops, and global connections aimed at strengthening Emirati publishing competitiveness. Qatar–Arab Publishing Ties: The Arab Book Award and the Arab Publishers Union agreed to cooperate on Arabic-language publishing, including joint events, seminars, and professional expertise exchange. Literary Recognition: The National Book Foundation released the 2026 longlist for Translated Literature, highlighting a wide range of international voices and publishers. Heritage in Print (Abu Dhabi): DCT Abu Dhabi launched “Archives of Tomorrow,” a bilingual coffee-table book documenting the emirate’s modern architectural and cultural identity. Jordan Scholarship: The Jordan Academy of Arabic Language published issue 114 of its peer-reviewed journal, adding new research on Arabic language, text, and Qur’anic rhetoric.