Arab Scientific Publishers, known in Arabic as Al Dar Al Arabiya lil Ouloum Nashiroun, was founded in 1987 by Lebanese publisher Bassam Chebaro. It is a general publisher whose list runs from literature and poetry to science, psychology, politics, religion and family. A large share of its work is translation: it brings English-language fiction and nonfiction into Arabic, drawing on books from many languages, and it has a strong line for children and teenagers. It also co-publishes with institutions and handles each stage from editing to distribution. In 2015 it won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the Publishing and Technology category, and in 2013 it opened a branch in Riyadh. It is a member of the Arab Publishers Union and Lebanon's publishing syndicates.
Arab Scientific Publishers at a glance
- Founded in 1987 by Bassam Chebaro
- Won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Publishing and Technology in 2015
- Opened a branch in Riyadh in 2013
- Strong list of translations and books for young readers
Who is behind Arab Scientific Publishers
- Bassam Chebaro (Founder). Source: en.everybodywiki.com