Manuscript to market
- 01
Editorial
Idea & production
- 02
Rights
Translation & licensing
- 03
Printing
Press & warehouse
- 04
Distribution
Worldwide delivery
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 ExcellenceEquipment
State-of-the-art presses and production technology, meeting the highest quality standards.
Distribution
A dedicated online sales and distribution entity streamlining worldwide circulation.
Integration
Editorial, printing, warehousing and delivery joined up seamlessly under one roof.
Strategic 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.