Literary Agency Launch (Northern Ireland): Maria Prince has stepped back from a 13-year university job to found Holywood-based Prince Literary, building a roster that spans academic researchers and emerging fiction writers. Publishing & Books (UAE–India): India is leaning harder on its overseas diaspora as NRI deposits hit about $166bn, with a UAE event spotlighting Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh’s memoir “A True Story.” Publishing Deals & Access (Spanish-language reach): Wisdom Bridge Authors says it’s opening doors for transformational books to reach 500 million Spanish-speaking readers. Local Book Ecosystem (Wellington): Wellington welcomes two new indie bookshops, part of a wider “reading renaissance.” Book-to-screen buzz: A new Netflix adaptation is framed as a potential boost for fantasy on streaming, while another Prime Video drama based on a bestselling novel is renewed for Season 2. Book industry & AI: Kobo rejected 45% of self-published books last year, mostly over AI concerns, fueling fresh debate over legitimacy in digital publishing. Connected MedTech & compliance: A Singapore summit highlights cybersecurity and compliance as deal-breakers in connected MedTech—an indirect reminder that publishing and tech both hinge on trust.