Mr. Al-Qasimi is Vice President of the International Federation of Publishers

The International Federation of Publishers (IFA) announced yesterday that it has won the position of Vice President of the International Federation of Publishers.

Sheikha Badr bint Sultan Al Qasimi is the first Arab woman to hold the post since the foundation of the union in 1896 and the second woman in the world after Anna Maria Cabanillas, who took over as vice president in 2004 and assumed the presidency in 2006.

Sheikha Badr Bint Sultan Al Qassimi, who is currently a member of the International Federation of Arab Publishers, has been successful in supporting the development of the publishing industry in the UAE. , Creating greater affinity between the publishing industry in the Arab world on the one hand and the world on the other, and through a series of partnerships with the World Book Center centers, established a set of professional bases and rules for publishing in the UAE.

"The publishing industry is different from all the other industries that humanity has known, because it is a physical production," Sheikha Badr Al Qassimi said. "The human endeavor to address human minds and minds regardless of their geographical location can not thrive without exceeding the boundaries of geography and ethnicity. .

"For these reasons, I am very proud and proud of my choice to assume the duties of Vice President of the International Federation of Publishers, and I will do my best to add to the achievements of the Union, which my colleagues have achieved since its inception so far."

"This achievement reflects the cultural and civilizational presence that the Emirate of Sharjah has succeeded in, and the state has presented it to the world. Local publishing has become a role model in a few years. It opened the door to professional professional work in the book industry, Intellectual property rights, and the totality of rights issues, whether related to the publisher or the author. "

"The policy and direction of the work through this position reflects greatly on the reality of the experience of Arabic and international publishing, which puts me and the total publishers and bodies responsible for the cultural investment sector in the world in front of new responsibilities, which should cooperate to reach a safe and developing business environment at the local level And Arab and global, many of the challenges of deployment can be overcome, by enhancing opportunities for constructive dialogue, and extending bridges of joint work to achieve the aspirations and hopes we seek ».

Sheikha Badr Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, is the first Emirati publishing house exclusively dedicated to the publication of children's books in Arabic and the founder and president of the UAE Publishers Association. Thanks to its efforts, the full membership of the International Publishers Association in 2012.

Sheikha Bador was also the founder of the UAE Council for Young People's Books, the national branch of the International Council of Young People's Books, and the first Arab woman to be elected to the International Federation of Publishers' Association in 2014.

During the period from 2016 to 2018, HE Sheikha Bint Al Qasimi will be Vice President, Hugo Seitzer of Mexico, who served as Vice President of the International Publishers Association. He also served on the ITU Committee from 2004 to 2010, 2013 to 2018.

Since 1990, Hugo has been the president of Manuel Moderno in Mexico, a leading publishing house in the fields of medicine and psychology in Spanish.

Al-Qasimi:

"I feel very proud and responsible after my election to take over as Vice President of the International Federation of Publishers."

"I will do what I can to add to the achievements of the Union, which has been achieved by colleagues of the founders so far."

"This achievement reflects the cultural and civilizational presence of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE, presenting it to the world."

"The publishing industry is different from all other industries that humanity has known, because it is a production and a soul."

1896

Foundation year of the International Publishers Association

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The International Federation of Publishers is one of the oldest international professional organizations in the world, comprising national and regional publishers' associations, representing through its members the interests of thousands of them around the world. Founded in 1896 in Paris and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it has more than 70 organizations and publishers from around 65 countries around the world.

presidency

He will be president of the Federation during the period from which she will be Vice President, Hugo Seetzer of Mexico, who served as vice president of the International Federation of Publishers, between 2016 and 2018. He also served on the Federation Committee from 2004 to 2010 And from 2013 to 2018. Since 1990, Hugo has been the president of Manuel Moderno in Mexico, a leading Spanish-language publishing house of medicine and psychology.

Copyrights

Since its establishment, the aim of the Union has been to ensure that all countries respect copyright and the implementation of the International Copyright Treaty which has evolved into the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. The Union encourages and protects freedom of publication as a fundamental aspect of human rights to freedom of expression. The Federation also participates in international literacy activities, encouraging reading and cultural exchanges among peoples. The promotion and defense of copyright remains one of the main objectives of the International Federation of Publishers.