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Kalimat Group is a leading Arab publishing house founded in 2007, driven by a vision to inspire and enlighten readers across the Arab world and beyond. Rooted in the UAE and reaching audiences globally, the Group creates books that spark curiosity, celebrate cultural identity, and connect communities through the power of language. With a catalogue of more than 1,000 titles and a distribution network of over 130 partners in 40 countries, Kalimat Group publishes for every age and imagination—from children discovering their first words, to young adults and adults exploring compelling narratives, to art and design enthusiasts seeking beautifully crafted visual books. The Group works with acclaimed Arab and international authors, and has translated over 50 original titles from Arabic into other languages.
Kalimat is the flagship imprint of Kalimat Group, dedicated to publishing books for children and young readers. It offers a diverse range of titles that enrich Arab children’s understanding of their own culture and the wider world, while addressing contemporary issues in engaging and meaningful ways. Kalimat also focuses on early childhood learning in Arabic, creating interactive and engaging content that supports literacy and skill development through play and exploration. Its publications foster a positive connection between children, their environment, and their community. Through collaborations with award-winning writers and illustrators from around the globe, Kalimat has published over 500 titles—many of which have been translated into multiple languages and have received regional and international acclaim.
Kalimat is the flagship imprint of Kalimat Group, dedicated to publishing books for children and young readers. It offers a diverse range of titles that enrich Arab children’s understanding of their own culture and the wider world, while addressing contemporary issues in engaging and meaningful ways. Kalimat also focuses on early childhood learning in Arabic, creating interactive and engaging content that supports literacy and skill development through play and exploration. Its publications foster a positive connection between children, their environment, and their community. Through collaborations with award-winning writers and illustrators from around the globe, Kalimat has published over 500 titles—many of which have been translated into multiple languages and have received regional and international acclaim.
Rewayat is the imprint that celebrates the power of storytelling through a curated selection of more than 300 Arabic and translated literary works. With a strong commitment to literary excellence, Rewayat brings together compelling narratives, thought-provoking themes, and distinctive voices from the Arab world and beyond. The imprint publishes novels, short stories, and creative non-fiction that speak to a wide range of readers, while upholding the highest standards of editorial quality, design, and cultural relevance. Rewayat aims to enrich the literary landscape and foster a deeper appreciation for literature in Arabic.
Rewayat is the imprint that celebrates the power of storytelling through a curated selection of more than 300 Arabic and translated literary works. With a strong commitment to literary excellence, Rewayat brings together compelling narratives, thought-provoking themes, and distinctive voices from the Arab world and beyond. The imprint publishes novels, short stories, and creative non-fiction that speak to a wide range of readers, while upholding the highest standards of editorial quality, design, and cultural relevance.
Comics is the imprint dedicated to bringing the rich and diverse world of comic art to Arabic readers. From graphic novels and manga to various other formats, Comics showcases storytelling through visuals in all its forms. The imprint champions emerging and established Arab comic artists, offering them a professional platform to publish and share their work. It also opens a window to global creativity by translating renowned comic titles from around the world into Arabic, making them accessible to a wider audience across the region.
Comics is the imprint dedicated to bringing the rich and diverse world of comic art to Arabic readers. The imprint champions emerging and established Arab comic artists, offering them a professional platform to publish and share their work. It also opens a window to global creativity by translating renowned comic titles from around the world into Arabic, making them accessible to a wider audience across the region.
Sarab is Kalimat Group’s luxury imprint, dedicated to elevating Arab visual culture through exceptional coffee-table books. Created for readers, collectors, and cultural institutions, Sarab celebrates the richness of the region’s arts, histories, landscapes, and creative voices. Each title blends meticulous research, distinctive design, and world-class production to present the Arab world with the elegance it deserves. Through collaborations with artists, photographers, writers, museums, and foundations, Sarab curates works that document, preserve, and reimagine Arab identity, transforming stories into timeless objects. More than books, Sarab editions are crafted as collectible pieces that inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and stand as lasting contributions to the cultural record.
Sarab is Kalimat Group’s luxury imprint, dedicated to elevating Arab visual culture through exceptional coffee-table books. Created for readers, collectors, and cultural institutions, Sarab celebrates the richness of the region’s arts, histories, landscapes, and creative voices. Each title blends meticulous research, distinctive design, and world-class production to present the Arab world with the elegance it deserves. Through collaborations with artists, photographers, writers, museums, and foundations, Sarab curates works that document, preserve, and reimagine Arab identity, transforming stories into timeless objects. More than books, Sarab editions are crafted as collectible pieces that inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and stand as lasting contributions to the cultural record.
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