Alam Alkotob was founded in November 1959 by Mr. Youssef Abdel Rahman Ali (may he rest in peace), who made tremendous efforts to establish the house as a respected name among the major publishing players of that era.
Alam Alkotob proudly positions itself as a publishing house with a clear principle, a defined path, and a mission it works to fulfill.
Its core principle is integrity—valued and upheld by everyone who has dealt with the house, including authors, publishers, distributors, and readers.
The publishing house follows a deliberate plan aimed at publishing valuable works that contribute meaningfully to the Arabic library. Over time, the name Alam Alkotob has come to symbolize quality, value, and excellence.
At its heart, Alam Alkotob carries a mission: to enrich the Arabic library with well-curated publications. The careful selection of distinguished titles is seen as a crucial part of the cultural service it offers both to its readers and to the authors it supports.
Alam Alkotob is proud of its extensive catalog of standout books in fields such as:
Law in all its branches
Engineering and the arts
Education and psychology
Literature, language, and fiction by acclaimed authors
It has also published significant works across a wide range of scientific and intellectual disciplines.