Abu Dhabi Book Fair Spotlight: The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opened at ADNEC under UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, running Sept 13–18 with 95 countries and a packed programme of 1,500+ cultural and knowledge events, plus Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour and Al Khalil ibn Ahmad Al Farahidi as Focus Personality. Qatar’s Cultural Presence: Qatar joins as part of the Ministry of Culture’s guest participation, aiming to project Qatari publishing and open new Gulf-Arab collaboration. Regulation Meets Publishing: The UAE National Media Authority is at the fair to explain licensing and media content accreditation for print and electronic publications, including age-classification and compliance checks. Rights & Translation Push: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre opens applications for its 2026 “Spotlight on Rights” grants, backing translation, digital/audio conversion, and copyright awareness. Sharjah–Russia Exchange: Sharjah Book Authority signs an MoU with a Russian fairs directorate to deepen cooperation, translation and rights exchange between Arabic and Russian publishing. Gulf Pop Culture: Sharjah also spotlights Emirati publishing and Arabic books in Russia, while Abu Dhabi hosts Middle East Film & Comic Con with manga, cosplay and creator-led stalls. Manga Update: Kodansha confirms Kei Urana’s Gachiakuta remains on hiatus as research continues, with English releases via Kodansha USA.