For Publishers & Suppliers
Reach more readers across the region
Partner with the largest books wholesaler in the area. We connect your list with thousands of customers across the Middle East and beyond — backed by metadata, marketing, sales and analytics.
A partner for every part of distribution
From data to delivery, CIEL gives your titles the reach and the care they deserve.
Trade Distribution
We take your titles to thousands of booksellers, schools and libraries across the region — handling the many small orders so you can focus on publishing.
Metadata & ONIX
Rich, standards-based bibliographic data (ONIX 3.0) in English, French and Arabic, distributed to retailers and data partners to make your titles discoverable.
Marketing & Promotions
Seasonal, themed and channel-specific campaigns, catalogues and trade promotions that put your list in front of the right buyers.
Sales Representation
A dedicated in-house sales team presenting your titles to trade, academic, school and retail accounts throughout our markets.
Inventory & Fulfilment
Secure warehousing across Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut with professional pick, pack, ship and returns handling.
Analytics & Reporting
Transparent sales and stock reporting so you always know how your titles are performing in the region.
How it works
Getting distributed by CIEL
We're always looking for great books to bring to our customers. Getting started is straightforward:
- 01
Get in touch
Tell us about your house, your list and the markets you want to reach.
- 02
Share your titles
Send us your catalogue, title data and sample materials for review.
- 03
Agree terms
We set up a simple supply agreement and onboard your metadata and stock.
- 04
Go to market
Your titles go live to our customers, with sales, marketing and reporting behind them.
Become a supplier
Publisher, author or distributor — if you'd like your books supplied across the region, we'd love to talk.
Tell us about your titles