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  • How can I join the forum?

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    1. Visit the forum’s website and register as a publisher.
    2. Upload the commercial registration of the publishing house.
    3. Upload the media license.
    4. Upload the professional license (for Jordanians).
    5. Upload the tax card (for Egyptians).
    6. Upload a list of children’s books for the last 3 years using the Excel template.
    7. If the country does not issue licenses (media, professional, or tax), the commercial registration should be uploaded again.
    8. Click “Submit” to apply.

  • What activities and events does the forum organize?

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    • Organizing an annual award for the best children’s book for member publishers.
    • Organizing professional and training workshops for member publishers.
    • Publishing a rights catalog for members’ publications for international fairs.
    • Showcasing members’ publications in all Arab book fairs.
    • Sending forum members to international exhibitions.

  • What are the conditions for applying for the award?

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    • The award is exclusively for member publishing houses.
    • Applicants must comply with the submission details announced annually.
    • Submission details can be reviewed on the Awards page.

  • What are the membership fees?

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    • $210 upon registration, and $105 annually for renewal (including tax).

  • What documents are required to join?

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    • Commercial registration for all publishing houses (mandatory).
    • Media license for countries that issue it (mandatory).
    • Professional license for Jordanian publishers (mandatory).
    • Tax card for Egyptian publishers (mandatory).

  • Where is the forum located?

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    In the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Sharjah, at the Sharjah Book Authority building.

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