Arabookverse, the London-based firm that specializes in distributing Arabic digital content on major global platforms formed a strategic partnership with Bookwire, the German company that offers innovative solutions for producing, distributing, and marketing audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts, as well as print-on-demand services.
The deal, signed in May, will help the two sides focus on distributing and promoting Arabic digital content worldwide on major global platforms.
Ali Abdel-moneim, CEO and Co-founder of Arabookverse, says, “We are pleased with this collaboration with Bookwire, one of the largest distributors of e-books and audiobooks in the world, where we will be able to utilize German technology and expertise in digital publishing to contribute to the development of the publishing industry in the Arab world.”
“Our vision is to open new horizons for Arab content creators and producers to convey their creativity to the world as an important step towards developing the publishing and content industry in the Middle East region,” adds Abdel-moneim.
On his part, Jens Klingelhöfer, CEO and Co-founder of Bookwire, says, “We’re excited to partner with Arabookverse, the leading distributor of Arabic digital content. We’re honoured to contribute our technology and expertise in digital publishing to support the development of the publishing industry in the Arab region and to help bring the creativity of Arab content creators and producers to a global audience.”
Arabookverse was founded in London at the beginning of 2023 by Abdel-moneim, the founder of Storytel Arabia with over 23 years of publishing experience, along with Ahmed Rewihel, a seasoned Egyptian entrepreneur with 16 years of publishing and MENA business experience, and Waleed Sameh, a former COO of Kotobi, the first e-book platform for Arabic books powered by Vodafone, with over 20 years of experience in technology and publishing.
Arabookverse aims to support Arab content creators including authors, publishers, and creatives in digital transformation processes, as well as increasing Arabic digital content on the Internet, and building the world’s largest catalogue of Arabic digital content.
Founded in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2010, Bookwire has its presence in seven countries including Brazil, France, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the US, besides Germany. Their innovative software Bookwire OS – One Solution is designed specifically for publishers, consolidating all production, distribution, marketing, and analytics processes in one place.
