Sharjah Book Authority: The Turjuman Award is open for submissions until Sep. 15, backing Arabic books whose first printed translations (any language) appeared between 2016 and 2026, and judging both the original Arabic work and translation quality to boost Arabic titles in global markets. Qatar’s Arab Book Award: The 4th Arab Book Award has received 835 nominations from 44 countries, with 682 in the single-book category and 153 in the achievement category, led by linguistic/literary/critical studies (33%) and historical studies (27%). Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ADIBF’s 35th edition will welcome the Balkans as Guest of Honour, spotlighting the region’s literary and cultural legacy, including Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić. Saudi Arabia (King Faisal Prize): A symposium titled “Medicine and Literature Between Human Creativity and Artificial Intelligence” explored AI’s impact on creativity, knowledge, and intellectual property. UAE events calendar: Abu Dhabi and Dubai announced a packed September lineup, starting with the 35th ADIBF (Sep 13–18) and followed by major education and business forums. Audio publishing trend: Immersive, full-cast audiobooks are accelerating, with readers increasingly “waiting for the dramatized version.”