Said to be stepping away from London Book Fair's producer RX, Andy Ventris saw only one iteration of the fair under his management.

In cooperation with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, Publishing Perspectives brings you reporting on trends, developments, and people shaping the book industry in the Middle East right now.

For his work in 'cultural criticism, women’s studies, poetry, and critical thinking,' Abdullah Al-Ghathami is the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's honoree.