According to the The Khaleej Times, " first Middle East Publishing Conference (MEPC) will be held in Dubai, on 17 and 18 January next year. It will be organised by Dubai Consultancy, Research and Media Centre (DCRMC) on behalf of the International Media Production Zone (iMPZ), and Dubai Media Incorporated (DM1) through its daily Al Bayan. The event marks a new collaboration between FIPP and the World Association of Newspapers, the two leading global publishing associations.The conference will address the opportunities and challenges of the regional publishing environment as seen through the eyes of the global publishing community. The conference aims to establish a framework for the transformation and development of the regional publishing industry, while suggesting solutions, promoting global standards and industry best practices."
