Dar Al-Shorouk is one of the most prominent and influential publishing houses in the Arab world, strongly associated with freedom of thought, creative expression, and high standards of book production.
Identity and Mission
Founded in the 1960s, Dar Al-Shorouk has become a major source of distinguished publications across a wide range of fields, including literature, politics, biographies, history, philosophy, social sciences, religious thought, the arts, as well as children’s books.
Broad Cultural Contributions
Since its establishment, Dar Al-Shorouk has actively participated in major Arab and international book fairs, and it was the first Egyptian publishing house to participate in the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, maintaining a presence for more than 35 years.
The publishing house has received over 22 international awards, in addition to numerous Egyptian national awards, making it one of the most honored Arab publishers in the field.
Educational and International Collaboration
Dar Al-Shorouk has played a key role in the development of educational curricula, working in cooperation with academic and educational experts. It has also established partnerships with international publishers such as Macmillan Education and Oxford University Press to produce school curricula of global quality.
The house also contributed significantly to the “National School Book Project,” which provided millions of copies of books to thousands of schools across Egypt, aiming to strengthen cultural and educational values among students.
Scope and Cultural Impact
Dar Al-Shorouk is widely recognized for the quality of its content and printing design, and for publishing works by some of the most prominent writers and intellectuals. It is regarded as one of the publishing houses that have had a profound influence on the Arab cultural and publishing landscape, both locally and internationally.
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