AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing & Access: Shueisha launches MANGA MILLION, a free digital platform offering one million pages across 100+ languages (about 400 titles at launch) with no registration, marking its 100th anniversary push for global manga reach. Reading Culture: Saudi Arabia’s Libraries Commission opens a summer reading challenge for ages 6–14, running to Aug. 30, with age-based book lists and prizes up to SAR 100,000. Media Policy & Diversity: An FCC vote loosening a U.S. TV ownership cap draws backlash from media-diversity groups, warning of less local news and fewer opportunities for journalists of color. Middle East Conflict & Travel Disruption: Reporting on the Iran war’s impact highlights how airlines are rerouting and delaying flights, upending holiday plans across the region. Literary/Arts Events: Abu Dhabi hosts Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 (Sept. 11–13) at ADNEC, with panels, artist alley, and gaming—showing how regional fandom keeps feeding print and publishing ecosystems.
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