UAE publishers get Dhs1m fund to negate COVID-19 impact – Gulf Today

UAE publishers get Dhs1m fund to negate COVID-19 impact – Gulf Today

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Former President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has announced the launch of a Dhs1 million 'Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund' to support a host of publishers in the UAE whose businesses have been severely impacted by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.. The 'Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund' is a fresh step in the direction, reflecting a more collaborative approach in promoting the written word.. Safeguarding publishers and promoting the local knowledge industry is the need of the hour as the pandemic has proven beyond doubt the efficacy of the book as the most sustainable tool for spreading awareness, promoting values of peace and coexistence, and encouraging cultural dialogue.".