New Delhi, INDIA & Dubai, UAE- A landmark industry event bringing together leaders from India and the UAE publishing ecosystem was successfully hosted at the prestigious Taj Palace New Delhi. The forum, jointly organized by Hindustan Times, Mint, and Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, focused on enabling Indian publishers to expand their footprint into international markets.
The event was seamlessly managed by Raman Kumar Chugh, Director, Manifest Marketing Management LLC (Dubai), reinforcing cross-border collaboration between India and the UAE.
Distinguished Global and Indian Leadership in Attendance
The event witnessed the presence of prominent dignitaries and thought leaders from the publishing and media industries:
Saif Al Suwaidi – Director, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Imam Ben Chaibah – Director, Strategic Initiatives & Global Markets, Sharjah Book Authority
Rashid Mohammed Ibrahim – Head of Revenue, Sharjah Publishing City
Namita Gokhale – Author & Co-Founder, Jaipur Literature Festival
Ramesh K Mittal – President, Federation of Indian Publishers
Aditi Maheshwari – President, Association of Indian Publishers & Booksellers
Gauri Chadha – Tax Expert
Satyajit Sengupta – Executive Director, Hindustan Times
Swati Sharda – Chief Revenue Officer, Hindustan Times
Driving Conversations on Global Expansion
The central theme of the forum revolved around “Taking Publishing Businesses to the International Stage”, with a strong emphasis on:
- Navigating regulatory complexities in global markets
- Understanding cross-border publishing frameworks
- Exploring Sharjah as a gateway to international publishing opportunities
- Unlocking new revenue streams and distribution channels
Insightful discussions highlighted how Indian publishers can leverage global ecosystems like Sharjah to scale operations, access new readership markets, and build sustainable international business models.
A Platform for Ideas, Insights & Opportunities
The event successfully created a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together policymakers, publishers, authors, and business leaders under one roof.
With the combined strengths of Hindustan Times, Mint, and Sharjah Publishing City, the forum reinforced the importance of strategic international partnerships in shaping the future of publishing.
The initiative marks a significant step toward fostering India–UAE publishing collaboration, paving the way for innovation, growth, and global expansion within the industry.
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