The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, who currently serves as its Honorary President. The EPA's primary mission is to promote the growth and development of the publishing industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It plays a crucial role in supporting and representing Emirati publishers, as well as promoting Emirati intellectual property and publications both regionally and internationally.

The EPA was established with the aim of fostering collaboration within the publishing industry and driving the growth and prosperity of the publishing sector in the UAE. To achieve this, the association organizes various programs and activities that facilitate knowledge sharing between publishers and promote professional skills development through conferences, workshops, seminars, and partnerships. By nurturing publishers, the EPA encourages the creation of exceptional content that aligns with the UAE's cultural development and strengthens the country's position on the global cultural stage.

In addition to its efforts within the UAE, EPA actively participates in cultural events and international book fairs to increase the visibility of Emirati publishers in the global market. This not only opens doors to enrich the publishing and translation landscape in the UAE, but also contributes to the promotion of Emirati literature worldwide. 

By striving for a vision that supports the UAE's creative economy and enhances the local cultural scene through diverse knowledge products, EPA is actively working to establish Emirati literature as a prominent presence on the global stage.