Founded in 1984, Alhoda International Publishing Group presumed an active presence in international exhibitions and cultural platforms as its main objective so that cultural products of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be exhibited properly for foreign readers in such arenas. Today after 30 years of its foundation, this institute has become one of the capable private sectors in the country that sustains various international and domestic ties with departments, ministries and organizations and with its five international branches in different countries, it promotes efficiently Persian language, literature, culture and arts.
Having been revitalized recently, Alhoda International Publishing Group has utilized its 30 years long acquired experiences in its fundaments and become a professional publishing institution in distinctive scholarly fields of study. These professionalized fields are administered through subordinate sectors of the institution which are represented below:
Red Rose Institute: Based in London, this subdivision administers the publication and distribution of cultural products in Europe and the United States of America.
Dar-alhoda Institute: This subdivision administers the publication and distribution of cultural products in Arab and North African countries.
Nowruz Institute: This subdivision administers copyrights of published Persian products by foreign publishers, academia and cultural institutions. Furthermore, it administers the publication and distribution of cultural products in Caucasia and Central Asia.
It is worth mentioning that 25 domestic Persian publishers are in direct and indirect correlation with Alhoda International Publishing Group.
Cultural Activities of Alhoda International Publishing Group
- Translation and edition of books in 41 languages (e.g. English, French, German, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish) in the framework of international copyright regulations
- Effective presence and contribution to international book fairs and cultural exhibitions
- Administration of copyrights of Persian cultural products that include different artistic genres and readerships
- Distribution of cultural products through international branches and online purchasing mechanism
- Administration of domestic publishing requirements for international books and cultural products
Effective collaboration with international organizations and institutes for proper representation of Persian civilization and culture