Printing Press Support Initiative
To enable Saudi printing presses and publishers to grow and prosper locally and internationally, to reduce the cost of printing locally and to attract publishing houses to print in the Kingdom.
About Initiative
Based on the interest of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission in developing the publishing and printing market in Saudi Arabia and increasing the contribution of the cultural sector to the national economy, in order to maintain a sustainable competitive system, the commission launched a Initiative to support printing presses to enable Saudi printing presses and publishers to grow and prosper locally and internationally and to reduce the cost of printing locally and attract publishers to print in the Kingdom.
Objectives and advantages
Publicity
Increasing the number of books printed locally.
Support Publishers
Reduce the prices of printing books locally to support local publishers and printing presses.
Support and Facilitate Procedures
by providing support to local printing presses to help them compete internationally.
Frequently asked questions
(FAQ)
About the Initiative ?
- An initiative launched by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission to enable the publishing sector in the Kingdom to contribute to the development of the cultural movement by enabling Saudi printing presses to provide reasonable and affordable prices for printing services.
Who are the beneficiaries of Service providers’ services (Printing Presses)?
- Saudi publishers, agents, and literary agencies can benefit from book printing services provided by service providers.
What are the requirements and conditions to utilize reasonable printing services?
- Publishers, agents, and literary agencies are required to follow these steps:
- 1. Submit a new application, complete all required information, and choose a printing house.
- 2. Upon approval of the request, the Print Support Project team will send an email.
- 3. The publisher, agent, or literary agency will then proceed to the printing house to finalize the book printing procedures.
What are the requirements and conditions to utilize reasonable printing services?
- The publisher, agent, or literary agency must have the following valid licenses:
- 1. For publishers: A valid commercial registration issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- 2. For publishers and agents: A book publishing license.
- 3. For agents and literary agencies: A valid literary agent license.
I am experiencing technical problems in the platform, how can I contact you to request assistance?
- For technical support, please send details about your issue to Phep@moc.gov.sa