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POSTCARD FROM CAIRO - Notes on the 2023 publishing fellowship “ Every act of communication is a miracle of translation .” - Ken Liu, ‘The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories’ This year’s edition of the publishing fellowship, ‘Cairo Calling 6.0’ has now concluded and with great success. The programme was full of warmth and an endearing atmosphere of Egyptian hospitality. Geared towards presenting the abundance of publishing resources available from Egypt and the Arab world, it was also an opportunity for professionals in the industry from outside the region to take up translation and the publishing of books in Arabic into other languages. It is envisaged that the exchange of publishing rights would facilitate spreading the reach of the avalanche of resources produced in the region. Immensely grateful to the organisers at the General Egyptian Book Organisation (GEBO) for inviting me to the 2023 Publishing Fellowship.

The Malta Book Festival is the foremost book celebration in the country’s cultural calendar. Annually, the MBF boasts an attendance rate of 40,000 visitors, the participation of more than 40 exhibitors, and offers extensive networking opportunities for industry professionals. The book Festival begins with the opening ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 22. The event which is running for the second year at the famous Malta Fairs and Convention Centre (MFCC), Ta’ Qali, is opening its doors to the public over five days from Wednesday November 23, till Sunday November 27. The festival’s events are being organised by the National Book Council in collaboration with participating publishers, authors, booksellers, student associations, NGOs and government agencies. At the core of the 2022 festival will be a record number of 50 exhibitors, who are all linked to the book industry and many of whom are organising numerous events populating the festival programme. Infomediaworks are participating as an exhibitor (Stand Number 13).