Dar El Shorouk
stands as one of the foremost Arab publishing houses, its name synonymous with intellectual freedom, creative excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the art of bookmaking and its dissemination across generations. It forms the foundation upon which a number of companies dedicated to the cultural sphere has been established— enterprises that craft, publish, and distribute content in all its manifestations, both traditional and avant-garde. From books and periodicals to cinematic and digital production, its efforts span a diverse range of creative and intellectual endeavors.
Renowned on the global stage, Dar El Shorouk has been honored with an array of accolades—national, regional, and international—solidifying its stature as a distinguished Arab publisher worldwide. Its repertoire embraces literary and political works, memoirs, historical treatises, philosophical discourse, social sciences, enlightened religious thought, visual arts, and children's literature. Within its ranks, one finds a distinguished assembly of luminaries—eminent authors and celebrated artists—whose voices shape the intellectual landscape.
Since its inception, Dar El Shorouk has been an unwavering presence in leading International and Arab book fairs. It proudly holds the distinction of being Egypt's first publishing house to participate at the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Bologna Children's Book Fair—an engagement sustained for over 35 years.
Through its enduring journey in literary service, Dar El Shorouk has garnered prestigious recognition, amassing over 22 international awards, alongside a host of local Egyptian publishing honors. This unparalleled collection of accolades not only affirms the prominence but also underscores its vital role in advancing Arab contributions to the publishing industry and elevating Arabic creativity as a part of global culture.
Dar El Shorouk has played a seminal role in the development of educational curricula in Egypt, enlisting the expertise of esteemed scholars and pedagogical specialists.
It has also forged strategic alliances with some of the world's leading educational publishers, including Macmillan Education and Oxford University Press. These partnerships have borne fruit in the form of world-class textbooks in mathematics, science, and English Language Teaching, tailored for various academic levels. Among its most distinguished efforts is the Time for English program, created in collaboration with OUP, which has been integrated into Egypt's primary education system. Additionally, Shorouk Press, Dar El Shorouk's sister company, has been instrumental in the production of tens of millions of copies of textbooks for Egypt's Ministry of Education and several Arab countries, reinforcing its vital presence in academic publishing.
Dar El Shorouk's contributions extend to the National Book Program, a transformative initiative designed to furnish every public school with a curated collection of exemplary books. Over the course of its four phases, the project has distributed 19 million copies spanning 940 titles to more than 40,000 schools across Egypt. The selected works have been meticulously chosen to cater to the intellectual and emotional development of young readers, fostering values such as familial bonds, respect for parents, environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity, communal engagement, and the rejection of extremism.
At every turn, Dar El Shorouk has upheld the highest standards of quality in book production, ensuring resilience and longevity in its publications—a commitment lauded by publishing experts. Through its visionary efforts, it has not only enriched the minds of students but also opened new realms of exploration for educators, librarians, and families alike, affirming its legacy as a bastion of knowledge and culture.