Adab Foundation
Adab Foundation was established in 1999 with a firm cultural vision: to serve the Arabic language and preserve its literary heritage through distinguished projects in documentation, translation, publishing, scholarly research, and cultural events. Over more than two decades, the Foundation has established itself as a leading platform that combines intellectual depth, innovation, and digital reach, with more than 5.5 million followers and long-standing partnerships with academic and cultural institutions in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Adab is committed to advancing open access to knowledge through pioneering initiatives such as the "Global Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature," which contains millions of lines of poetry and serves as a trusted academic reference; the Adab Agency for Marketing and Events, which has delivered hundreds of seminars, literary evenings, and workshops; and Adab Publishing and Distribution, winner of prestigious honors including the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the Best Saudi Publisher Award.
Drawing on its expertise, its specialized team, and its network of partners, Adab today stands as an integrated cultural ecosystem that contributes to the development of the literary and intellectual landscape locally and globally, and continues its mission of empowering literature and the Arabic language for generations to come.
Objectives
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Serving Arabic through documentation, translation, and authorship via smart interactive platforms.
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Making cultural content freely available worldwide to enthusiasts, students, and researchers.
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Preserving heritage and republishing it digitally, with fast search and a modern reading experience.
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Empowering the Arabic content industry and marketing it digitally and in print with a professional vision.
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Supporting academic research with a reliable database and tools that make researchers' work easier.
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Discovering and empowering young talent through publishing, promotion, competitions, and events.
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Curated translations that carry creativity across languages through established international partnerships.
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Simplifying Arabic and bringing it closer to new generations with concise, impactful content across social networks and apps.
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Learning through entertainment, with interactive content that appeals to all age groups.
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Governance and quality: peer review, respect for intellectual property rights, and continuous impact measurement.
