A Book Company
Connecting ideas,
delivering knowledge.
CIEL is the largest books wholesaler in the region — a full-service distributor supplying the trade across the Middle East and beyond, and a trusted partner for publishers worldwide.
How can we help you?
Whether you sell books or publish them, CIEL is built to grow your business.
For Booksellers & the Trade
One source for over 200,000 titles in English, French and Arabic. Fast fulfilment, flexible ordering, and a buying team that knows the market.
Buy from usFor Publishers & Suppliers
Reach thousands of customers across the region through smart, reliable distribution — backed by metadata, marketing, sales and analytics.
Get distributedWhat we do
A complete book supply chain
From sourcing and warehousing to data, marketing and delivery — CIEL handles every step so books reach readers.
Wholesale Distribution
Deep, in-stock inventory of new releases and bestselling backlist, dispatched fast to booksellers, schools and libraries.
Metadata & ONIX
Rich, standards-based bibliographic data in English, French and Arabic to make every title discoverable.
Marketing & Promotions
Seasonal, themed and channel campaigns that put the right titles in front of the right buyers.
Sales Representation
A dedicated team presenting your list to trade, academic, school and retail accounts across the region.
Inventory & Fulfilment
Secure warehousing and reliable pick-pack-ship across our hubs in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut.
Analytics & Reporting
Clear sales and stock reporting so publishers and retailers can plan with confidence.
Regional reach
Warehouses and local entities across four markets
We stock and ship from our own warehouses in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut, with a local entity in Johannesburg — supplying customers throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf, the Levant and Africa.
Find your local teamLet's start the conversation
Open a trade account, get your list distributed, or just ask us a question — we're here to help.