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Self-publishing platform helping Arab authors publish and sell e-books and printed books online.

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About Kotobna

Kotobna is a self-publishing platform that describes itself as the first of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world. It helps authors publish their books in digital and printed formats and reach readers through a website and mobile application, where users browse, read and buy titles across dozens of Arabic-language categories including fiction, poetry, comics, business, religion, children's books and translated works. The catalogue runs to hundreds of e-books and printed books.

Kotobna was established in August 2014 and launched in April 2015 in Cairo, Egypt. It holds a registered startup profile on EgyptInnovate (TIEC/ITIDA).

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Frequently asked about Kotobna

Where is Kotobna based and when was it founded?
Kotobna is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and was founded in 2014.
What sector is Kotobna in?
Kotobna operates in Book publishing, E-Commerce and Digital content creation.