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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – The 12th edition of the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) will take place from November 14-16, 2025, in Shanghai at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC). As the leading event in the Asia Pacific region dedicated to children’s books and content, the 2025 CCBF is expected to host 500 exhibitors from over 35 countries and regions, with an anticipated attendance of more than 50,000 visitors across a 25,000-square-meter exhibition area. CCBF serves as a bridge between Eastern and Western children’s publishing, promoting Chinese original titles globally and showcasing emerging talent from China and the Asia-Pacific region. The fair provides a professional platform for publishers, agents, booksellers, illustrators, digital creators, and cross-media partners to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities. CCBF 2025 is divided into two zones: the Copyright Zone and the Hybrid Zone. The Copyright Zone focuses on copyright exchange and international collaboration, open exclusively to industry professionals. The Hybrid Zone combines copyright activities with marketing, distribution, channel development, promotion, and retail. CCBF warmly welcomes global industry colleagues and all book lovers to join this vibrant celebration of children’s books! Highlights of CCBF 2025 This year, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Korea, UAE, and the UK will have national pavilions. Featured areas like the BOP – Bologna Prize Lounge, Asia Pacific New Entry Lounge, and Rights Centre will return, alongside the Belt and Road Lounge for publishers from BRI partner countries. A new Cross Media Lounge highlights global projects such as BookGorae (South Korea), Frontiers for Young Minds (Switzerland), MakeMake Digital Library (Colombia), and Weltentdecker (Germany). The BOP Lounge features award-winning houses like Andersen Press (UK), Barefoot Banana (Thailand), Enchanted Lion Books (USA), and Fukuinkan Shoten (Japan). The Asia Pacific New Entry Lounge hosts Difference Engine (Singapore), Jiaxuan Publishing (Malaysia), Pepper Dog Press (Singapore), and Sekaibunkasha Group (Japan). Leading Chinese publishers—China Education Publishing, Shanghai Century Publishing, CITIC Press, 21st Century Publishing, Jieli Publishing, Phoenix Juvenile, New Buds, and Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing—along with private publishers like Post Wave Kids, Little Bean, Lelequ, CheerFly Culture, and Jojo Reading, will participate in discussions and exchanges throughout the fair. Spotlight on New Books The new Spotlight on New Books will showcase 2025’s latest titles and features book launches, author signings, and rights-purchasing sessions. It provides a unique platform for visitors to acquire rights, forge partnerships, and connect directly with leading global children’s publishers. Leverage Professional Expertise and Discover Innovative Trends CCBF 2025 will host 17 professional conferences and seminars fostering cross-cultural exchange across the children’s content industry. A highlight is the International Children’s Reading Promotion Forum, supported by the Shanghai Press & Publication Administration and the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), which will gather global leaders, including Gvantsa Jobava (IPA President) and Basarat Kazim (IBBY President) to discuss best practices, digital innovation, and building safe, multicultural reading environments. Other sessions will feature the Award Winners’ Series, insights into Chinese and global book retail markets, and discussions on IP operations, AI in education, Asian children’s content, and innovative storytelling. A stellar lineup of distinguished guests—including Sydney Smith, winner of the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; Shinsuke Yoshitake, recipient of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Prize; Leo Timmers, eight-time winner of the Children’s and Youth Jury Award and recipient of the Bookpeacock Award; Alessandro Sanna, winner of multiple Premio Andersen awards; Øyvind Torseter, winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award and Norwegian Book Art Prize; and Matthew Forsythe, Oscar-nominated artist—will be participating in the Fair. Children Plus: Comics CCBF will spotlight comics with the special exhibition Children Plus – COMICS: Exploring the World, One Bubble at a Time. The exhibition is divided into two sections: international and domestic. The international section is curated by an international team led by Grazia Gotti, Co-founder of the Giannino Stoppani Children’s Bookshop and the Accademia Drosselmeier, with Marina Lepore (Secretariat and Coordination, Cooperativa Giannino Stoppani/Accademia Drosselmeier) and Mariaelena Schiavo (Special Projects for BCBF and CCBF). The Chinese section is curated by Fei Jia, Senior Editor and Picture Book Researcher. The exhibition will showcase around 200 international titles, celebrating comics as an art form and a learning tool. A dedicated panel will explore this theme in depth. Emerging talent in Illustration The Golden Pinwheel Illustration Exhibition highlights 69 outstanding shortlisted works from the 2025 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, alongside the launch of the official Yearbook, bringing the latest in cutting-edge illustration to the public. The Illustrators Survival Corner, in partnership with Mimaster Illustrazione, will feature 11 masterclasses, 9 creative workshops, and 27 one-on-one mentorship sessions, empowering young illustrators to showcase their skills, improve their craft, and engage in valuable exchanges. Registration & Travel Info Professionals in children’s publishing, education, entertainment, and related fields can attend free of charge. Using the online matchmaking system, visitors and buyers can browse exhibitors and products, schedule pre-arranged meetings, and expand their professional networks. Visit www.ccbookfair.com/en or search “ccbookfair” for details. International visitors should apply for a visa in advance. China offers visa-free entry for 47 countries and a 240-hour transit visa-free policy for 55 countries. For further information or consultation on relevant visa exemption policies, please visit www.visaforchina.cn Media Contact Ms. Yvonne Sun T: +86-33683186*8044 | E: [email protected] Hashtag: #CCBF The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About CCBF Approved by the Shanghai Press & Publication Administration, CCBF is organized by Shanghai Xinhua Distribution Group Co., Ltd., China Education Publishing & Media Group Ltd., and China Universal Press & Publication Co., Ltd., co-organized by Ronbo BolognaFiere Shanghai Ltd., and powered by the BolognaFiere Group. Since its debut in 2013, CCBF has grown into the leading fair for children’s content in the Asia Pacific region. In 2024, CCBF hosted 497 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with 41,263 visitors, including 17,081 professionals, attending over the three-day event. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

MUSCAT, OMAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Business deals exceeding US $320 million was the target of Oman’s flagship technology and investment exhibition, COMEX 2025, making this year’s gathering from September 8 to 11, the most ambitious in the event’s 34-year history. “This is the biggest and most important event in Oman when it comes to trade, investment and business,” said Amr Baabood, CEO of the Arabian Research Bureau and organiser of the show. “We are focused on the future: digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the technologies that will drive economic growth.” Record International Participation More than 35 countries are taking part, with government agencies, private companies, universities and start-ups presenting innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, fintech, cybersecurity, logistics, and digital government services. Live-streamed sessions also enabled a global audience to follow key discussions with nearly 60 Omani government entities highlighting progress toward the nation’s Oman Vision 2040 master plan. “They’re demonstrating what has been achieved and how public–private partnerships can help realise our big vision,” Baabood noted. This was conceded by his Marketing Director, Huzaifah Ubaid Khan, who highlighted the show’s scale and strategic focus: “Our main theme is driving investment in tech with Oman, and we’ve built the event around five key growth ecosystems—digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, e-sports and gaming, agriculture technology, and banking and fintech—all aligned with Oman Vision 2040,” he said. “With nearly 400 exhibitors overall, and an expected 100,000 visitors, COMEX has become the platform where investors, innovators and policymakers connect. “Oman’s historic trade links with Asia—from Malaysia and Singapore to Indonesia—make this the right time for Southeast Asian companies to explore opportunities here.” Khan also pointed to firsts that reflect the exhibition’s growing clout: a major China pavilion, strong GCC representation, and even an Oman Air aircraft carrying the COMEX logo—a national first. “We’ve taken bold steps in marketing and partnerships this year, and the response has been incredible,” he said. Technology for Every Sector Dedicated zones covered government e-services, banking and fintech, insurance technology, cybersecurity, and advanced logistics. Exhibitors showcased everything from telemedicine platforms and health-tracking apps to next-generation shipping and aviation monitoring systems. “Oman is globally recognised for its strong cybersecurity framework,” Baabood said. “We have the world’s leading companies here, ensuring data is as safe as possible.” A Gateway for Asia and Beyond Baabood also highlighted opportunities for Southeast Asian businesses—particularly from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines—to collaborate with Omani counterparts. “Oman’s location makes it a natural hub for the GCC, Africa and Europe,” he explained. “Asian countries lead in technologies such as semiconductors. We invite their companies to set up here and serve the wider region.” Sustainability and Green Energy Sustainability was also central to the show with Oman investing heavily in green hydrogen and renewable energy. Major companies at COMEX also demonstrated how digital tools—from drones to smart tracking—can cut environmental impact. “Digital transformation is not just about technology,” Baabood stressed. “It’s about people, skills and mindset.” Youth and Teamwork Despite his own youth, Baabood credits COMEX’s success to a “young, energetic team—most of them under 28 years old—and the strong support of experienced partners.” “Age is not a factor when everyone works together toward a common vision,” he said. Cybersecurity Front and Center Among the standout participants at COMEX was Dreamlab Technologies, unveiling a suite of locally developed cybersecurity tools aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty across the Middle East and beyond. “We are proud to present advanced solutions built in Oman by Omani professionals,” said Mohammed Al Mamari, General Manager of Business Development. “From our base in Muscat we are driving innovation that serves not only the Middle East but also international markets, making Oman a regional hub for cybersecurity solutions.” Government Innovation on Display Highlighting the public sector’s role, Sultan Al Subhi, representing Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, showcased an eight-week national hackathon that recently earned a Guinness World Record for the longest digital government transformation project. “We opened 28 real-world challenges to anyone—regardless of age or nationality—and were amazed by the creativity,” Al Subhi said. “COMEX is the perfect platform to reveal these solutions because it brings the private sector, public sector and international innovators together under one roof.” Among the ministry’s prototypes are a multiplayer online version of traditional Omani games, a sports-complex maintenance platform, and Melody, a new social network and credentialing system for musicians. “We offer partners a safe sandbox to pilot technology live, plus access to Middle Eastern culture and markets,” Al Subhi added. Palestinian Tech Gains Momentum First timers at COMEX, Technology for Youth and Jobs Project (TechStart) which aims to increase economic opportunities for IT service firms in the West Bank and Gaza, brought 18 pioneering Palestinian IT firms ranging from semiconductor innovators to cybersecurity specialists. “In just the first two days, three of our companies signed MOUs or contracts with partners here in Oman—something almost unheard of at exhibitions like these,” said Feras Nasr, who co-leads the initiative with Farah J Said. “Our goal is to help Palestinian IT companies build capacity, secure market access and attract investors,” Farah added. “We see strong future opportunities in Southeast Asia—in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia—where the interest in Palestinian technology and the openness to collaboration are very encouraging.” Looking Ahead Moving forward, Amr Baabood envisions COMEX continuing to grow in both scale and quality. “It’s about the value and results for everyone—whether they come to learn, network, invest or simply experience Oman’s hospitality,” he said. “Our goal is to drive the nation’s digital economy from 2 percent to 10 percent of GDP and position Oman as one of the world’s most advanced, connected nations.” Hashtag: #COMEX2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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