Publishing & Global Culture: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre is heading to the Frankfurt Book Fair with plans to announce 14 translation and co-publishing partnerships, aiming to bring Emirati and Arab titles into seven languages. Book Bans: PEN America reports nearly 12,000 school book removals in the past year, with race, sexuality and gender identity among the most common triggers, and administrators increasingly using AI to decide what gets pulled. Industry Deals: Valsoft is acquiring Firebrand Group (including NetGalley) to expand publishing software and services while keeping the platforms operating within its ecosystem. Tech & Publishing Security: Quttera says AI builders are moving website security checks into the publishing moment—but stresses integrity monitoring must continue after launch. Author News: Jeffrey Archer, whose final novel “Adam and Eve” was due this week, has died at 86. Reviews/Pop Culture: “Verity” continues to split audiences and critics as the film adaptation lands. Community Reading: Libraries and local events keep rolling—like a children’s picture book launch built around mobility and inclusion.