We were pleased to welcome 31 dedicated publishers from 14 countries to the sessions. Apart from having colleagues from the Arab World in Abu Dhabi, we also had the opportunity to make contacts with publishing professionals from Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Russia and Senegal.

Our seminars were held by leading executives of the international publishing industry. The speakers were drawn from the faculty of the NYU-SCPS Center for Publishing, one of the most prestigious publishing institutions worldwide. By the end of the week, we could proudly say that we experienced a very rewarding time together, rich in knowledge, inspiration and networking opportunities.

Topics included:

• Vision and Mission: Developing a Successful Publishing Strategy
• Turning Art into Sales: Successful Cover Concepts and Design
• Digital Publishing: Resources and Potential for the Arab Region
• Digital Media for Publishing Profit

List of Participants