Arab Scientific Publishers

Arab Scientific Publishers (Arabic: الدار العربية للعلوم ناشرون) is a Lebanese publishing house founded in Beirut in 1986 by the Shbaro brothers. From its inception, the company has focused on publishing modern science in Arabic, particularly the technologies of the modern era and the practical applications of science in contemporary life. Its catalogue comprises approximately 3,000 titles covering computer and internet technology and programming, natural sciences and scientific inventions, management and administrative skills, health, fitness and childcare, young adult literature, Arab and international cooking, home decoration and beauty, travel and tourism, sports, and many other subjects. The publisher is known for its extensive translation programme. It collaborates with major international publishers such as Microsoft Press, Sybex, and Adobe Press under bilateral agreements, translating and publishing the most important and up-to-date scientific books issued worldwide into Arabic. This translation-driven strategy has positioned it as a bridge between global scientific publishing and Arabic-reading audiences. Arab Scientific Publishers is a member of several professional bodies, including the Arab Publishers Association, the Lebanese Publishers Union, the Lebanese Printing Union, the Children's Book Publishers Forum, and the Children's Book Publishers Association. It has received numerous awards for its publications, including the Arab Cultural Club award for best book design (multiple years), the North-South Prize, the Malek Haddad Prize, the Morocco Book Prize, the Zayed Award for Young Authors, the Mediterranean Book Prize for Philosophy, the Jordan Award for best Jordanian novel, the UAE Author Award, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in several categories, and the 2023 Publishing Excellence Award from the Riyadh International Book Fair. In 2021, the publisher faced criticism after a Twitter account called "Forbidden Books" alleged that the Arabic translation of "The Two Sisters" by Norwegian author Åsne Seierstad contained distortions and omissions compared to the original, leading to accusations of "literary treason." The publisher remains active and continues to release new titles, including the short story collection "A Memorial Ceremony for a Memory" by Iman Akram Al-Bayati (2012).

Arab Scientific Publishers was founded in Beirut in 1986 by the Shbaro brothers. The company was established with a mission to publish modern science in Arabic, with a particular emphasis on modern technology and the practical applications of science in contemporary life. This focus distinguished it from many general-interest Arabic publishers and positioned it as a specialist in scientific and technical translation. Over the decades, the publisher built a catalogue of approximately 3,000 titles. Its list spans computer and internet technology and programming, natural sciences and scientific inventions, management and administrative skills, health, fitness and childcare, young adult literature, Arab and international cooking, home decoration and beauty, travel and tourism, sports, and other subjects. A core part of its strategy has been the translation of international scientific and technical books into Arabic. It has entered into bilateral agreements with major global publishers such as Microsoft Press, Sybex, and Adobe Press, translating and publishing key scientific works for Arabic-reading audiences. The publisher is a member of several professional organizations, including the Arab Publishers Association, the Lebanese Publishers Union, the Lebanese Printing Union, the Children's Book Publishers Forum, and the Children's Book Publishers Association. Its publications have received numerous awards over the years. In 2006, it won second place in the Arab Cultural Club's best book design award for works by Dr. Ghazi Mikdashi and Mohammed Karim. In 2007, it won first place in the same category for a work by Zaher Wehbe, as well as the North-South Prize for Jumana Haddad, the Malek Haddad Prize for Abir Shahrazad and Kamal Karrour, and another first place in book design for Bilal Bissal. In 2008, it received second place in book design for Mai Shabqalo and the Morocco Book Prize for Dr. Sharaf al-Din Majdouline. In 2009, it won the Zayed Award for Young Authors for Dr. Youssef Waghlesi, first place for best cover for Ibrahim Nasrallah, and the Mediterranean Book Prize for Philosophy for Ali Harb. In 2010, it received the Zayed Award for Young Authors for Dr. Mohammed Al-Mallakh, second place in book design for Jamal Mohammed Ibrahim, the Jordan Award for best Jordanian novel for Laila Al-Atrash, and the UAE Author Award for Ali Al-Abdan. In 2011, it won the Shuaa Foundation award for best economic book for Dr. Mazen Sweid, the Morocco Book Prize in literature for Dr. Mohammed Al-Bazi, and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the Nation Building and Development category for Dr. Abdul Raouf Sinno's work on Lebanon 1975-1990. In 2012, it won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the Children's category for media figure Abdo Wazen's 'The Boy Who Saw the Color of Air'. In 2023, it received the Publishing Excellence Award from the Riyadh International Book Fair. In March 2021, the publisher faced significant criticism after a Twitter account called 'Forbidden Books' published a series of tweets alleging distortions and omissions in the Arabic translation of 'The Two Sisters' by Norwegian author Åsne Seierstad. The allegations led to accusations of 'literary treason' and sparked a debate about translation ethics. The publisher continues to operate and release new titles, including the 2012 short story collection 'A Memorial Ceremony for a Memory' by Iman Akram Al-Bayati.

• 2023

  Received Publishing Excellence Award from Riyadh International Book Fair.

• 2021

  Faced criticism over alleged distortions in the Arabic translation of 'The Two Sisters' by Åsne Seierstad.

• 2012

  Won Sheikh Zayed Book Award in Children's category for Abdo Wazen's 'The Boy Who Saw the Color of Air'; published 'A Memorial Ceremony for a Memory' by Iman Akram Al-Bayati.

• 2011

  Won Shuaa Foundation award for best economic book for Dr. Mazen Sweid, Morocco Book Prize in literature for Dr. Mohammed Al-Bazi, and Sheikh Zayed Book Award in Nation Building and Development for Dr. Abdul Raouf Sinno.

• 2010

  Won Zayed Award for Young Authors for Dr. Mohammed Al-Mallakh, second place in book design for Jamal Mohammed Ibrahim, Jordan Award for best Jordanian novel for Laila Al-Atrash, and UAE Author Award for Ali Al-Abdan.

• 2009

  Won Zayed Award for Young Authors for Dr. Youssef Waghlesi, first place for best cover for Ibrahim Nasrallah, and Mediterranean Book Prize for Philosophy for Ali Harb.

• 2008

  Won second place in book design for Mai Shabqalo and Morocco Book Prize for Dr. Sharaf al-Din Majdouline.

• 2007

  Won first place in Arab Cultural Club best book design award for Zaher Wehbe; also received North-South Prize, Malek Haddad Prize, and another first place for Bilal Bissal.

• 2006

  Won second place in Arab Cultural Club best book design award for works by Dr. Ghazi Mikdashi and Mohammed Karim.

• 1986

  Founded in Beirut by the Shbaro brothers.

A leading Arabic-language publisher specializing in translated scientific, technical, and general knowledge books, bridging global publishing and Arab readers.

• Computer and internet books

• Natural sciences and scientific inventions

• Management and administrative skills

• Health, fitness and childcare

• Young adult literature

• Arab and international cooking

• Home decoration and beauty

• Travel and tourism

• Sports

1. 1الدار العربية للعلوم ناشرونaspbooks.com
2. 2Arab Scientific Publisherswikidata.org
3. 3الدار العربية للعلوم ناشرونar.wikipedia.org