The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library has announced the details of the second edition of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit 2025, to be held from 30 October to 1 November under the theme “The Future of Publishing Industry”. Speaking at the press conference, Ibrahim Al Hashmi, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the Dubai International Library and Publishing Summit 2025, described the summit as a strategic platform that reflects Dubai’s commitment to advancing knowledge and culture both regionally and globally. Ali Al Tamimi, fellow committee member, underlined that the summit will explore digital transformation, artificial intelligence in knowledge management, the future of print and digital publishing, international distribution and marketing mechanisms, and the creation of global partnerships. The summit will bring together representatives of publishers, university presses, literary agents, literary award organisations, booksellers, and other experts to discuss the future of the global publishing industry. The summit will address several themes, including innovation, technology, transformation, the global publishing landscape, translation, purposeful publishing with purpose, and the art of writing.