SHARJAH: The Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) is taking part in the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which began on November 5 and will continue until November 16.
At its dedicated booth, ERRA is showcasing its pioneering role in safeguarding the rights of authors and publishers while promoting a culture of respect for intellectual property across the UAE’s cultural and creative sectors. The Association is also emphasizing the significance of reprographic rights as a vital pillar of the creative economy.
As part of its engagement, ERRA is encouraging authors and publishers to join its membership and benefit from its rights management services — reinforcing its mission to support cultural industries, empower creators, and build a sustainable knowledge-based society driven by innovation and accountability.
The Association’s participation includes a panel discussion and a specialized workshop for rights holders to raise awareness about rights management systems and strategies for protecting works in digital and educational settings. The sessions will also explore collaborative opportunities with cultural institutions to enhance intellectual property protection.
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Majd Al Shehhi, Director of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association, said ERRA’s participation underscores its continued dedication to protecting the rights of authors and creators while advancing public awareness about reprographic rights and promoting transparency and innovation within the publishing sector.
“The Sharjah International Book Fair is a strategic platform to engage with publishers, creators, and readers, exchange experiences, and address industry challenges,” Al Shehhi said. “It also provides an opportunity to highlight new initiatives that support authors and publishers, ensuring the sustainability of their creative contributions.”
During the fair, ERRA will host an awareness workshop titled “Authors’ Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – From Challenges to Solutions,” which will examine the impact of AI on creative rights and intellectual property. The session will explore the challenges faced by authors amid the rise of generative technologies and discuss how legal frameworks can balance innovation with creators’ rights protection.
Additionally, ERRA will hold a dialogue session titled “Transformations in Rights Protection – From Traditional Publishing to the Digital Environment,” addressing the evolving landscape of copyright protection from print to digital and AI-driven formats. The discussion will focus on the role of collective management organizations in adapting to technological change, ensuring fair financial returns for creators, and fostering a vibrant creative economy.
Through its participation, ERRA reaffirms its commitment to strengthening cooperation with authors, publishers, and cultural institutions, contributing to the growth of an advanced and inclusive cultural ecosystem that values intellectual property and supports the publishing industry across the UAE and the region.
