Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a major partnership with Amazon to build the most comprehensive digital Arabic library to date. Thousands of Arabic-language eBooks and audiobooks will be available on Amazon within three years, marking a first for readers who want everything in one storefront.
This project, driven by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), combines Amazon’s global platforms with local publishing expertise. Readers will soon be able to access Arabic content through Kindle and Audible, making literature from across the Arab world more accessible than ever.
A new home for Arabic eBooks and audiobooks
Amazon will create a dedicated storefront for Arabic content. This will put eBooks and audiobooks together for the first time on one platform.
- Arabic eBooks on Kindle
- Arabic audiobooks on Audible
- Global access through Amazon’s platform
For readers, this means one destination to browse, buy, and enjoy Arabic titles. For authors and publishers, it means more visibility and a wider audience.
Supporting Arabic language and culture
The initiative reflects DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider mission to strengthen Arabic culture and literature. ALC will work with publishers to digitise print titles, ensuring they reach readers worldwide.
- Preserve and promote Arabic heritage
- Connect with younger generations through digital reading
- Expand access to Arabic creativity globally
With more than 400 million Arabic speakers worldwide, the digital library aims to reach both regional readers and the global diaspora.
Opportunities for publishers and authors
Arabic publishers will receive technical and operational support to transition their catalogues into digital formats. Amazon will promote these titles across its marketing and distribution channels.
- New opportunities for Arabic authors
- Technical support for publishers
- Broader reach through Amazon Ads and AWS services
This creates both cultural and commercial opportunities while ensuring Arabic content thrives in the digital age.
What it means for readers in the UAE
For readers in the UAE, this is the most significant step yet in making Arabic titles more accessible. With Kindle and Audible already popular in the region, the digital Arabic library will expand local options while opening global access to regional voices.
- Titles available in digital and audio formats
- Local and global authors in one place
- More choice for UAE readers
When will the Arabic library launch on Amazon?
The project will roll out over the next three years, with thousands of titles gradually becoming available.
Will the titles be available on Kindle and Audible?
Yes. eBooks will be accessible on Kindle, while audiobooks will be offered through Audible.
Who benefits from this project?
Readers gain access to more Arabic titles, while publishers and authors get global visibility and technical support.
