The International Union of Islamic Book Publishers has launched an Islamic Publishing
The International Union of Islamic Book Publishers has launched an Islamic Publishing Observatory to collect data and publish reports on translation, rights, distribution and digital transformation across the industry, marking a key outcome of its founding conference in Istanbul. The two-day event at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University drew more than 250 representatives from 72 countries, including publishers, universities, distributors and authors’ organizations.
Union president Prof. Mehmet Bulut said the initiative aims to recover and share centuries of Islamic intellectual heritage, stating: “In this era of propaganda, we must tell the world that Islam is peace.” Alongside the observatory, organizers plan an international database mapping publishers, catalogues and rights, plus a digital platform meant to keep collaboration active between conferences and book fairs.
The gathering closed with the Istanbul Declaration for Cooperation Among Islamic Book Publishers, adopted September 26, setting a three-year plan addressing translation, copyright piracy, international distribution and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in publishing. Formally established in January 2026 after five years of preparation, IUIBP is headquartered in Istanbul and now has 247 member publishers across 72 countries.
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