Libraries
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News & Reports
Qatar National Library Sparks Young People’s Curiosity About Science
In a regular forum, the library gives Qataris a chance to meet world-class researchers face-to-face and have informal discussions that…
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Opinion
Rebuilding a Space for Thought in Cairo
The Townhouse art gallery, a cultural landmark, has survived a raid by state authorities and a building collapse.
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News & Reports
The Complete Writings of a Revolutionary
Art and politics are inseparable in the works of Ghassan Kanafani, now collected in a definitive new edition.
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News & Reports
Rebuilding Mosul’s Library, Book by Book
Thousands of books are donated to rebuild the library of the University of Mosul, in Iraq.
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Opinion
Moroccan Academic Plays Matchmaker Between Books and Readers
A retired professor hunts down books published in Morocco and makes them available to a wider audience. His challenges reflect…
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News & Reports
Academic Books Flourish at Tunisia’s Book Fair
The Tunis International Book Fair welcomed a large crowd—and academic books were among the key attractions.
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Opinion
Can Extremism Be Fought In the Classroom?
An author investigates the link between how Islam is taught and the radicalization of youth in Morocco.
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Opinion
A Dispatch from the Casablanca Book Salon
Morocco’s national book fair has a cosmopolitan feel, offering discussions, events and important new publications.
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News & Reports
Getting Books Into the Hands of Arab Readers
Grassroots and government initiatives hope to spread a culture of reading in the Arab region.
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Tips & Resources
Collaboration Is the Future for Arab University Libraries
Academic libraries in the Arab world are discovering the benefits of working together in consortia.
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