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.
Why publishers choose CIEL
From data to delivery, CIEL gives your titles the reach and the care they deserve.
Unrivalled regional reach
Your titles in front of thousands of booksellers, schools and libraries across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf, the Levant and Africa.
One partner, end to end
From metadata and marketing to sales, warehousing and delivery, we handle the whole supply chain — and the many small orders — so you can focus on publishing.
Stock close to your customers
Our own warehouses in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut, plus a local entity in Johannesburg, mean fast, reliable fulfilment in-market.
How it works
Getting distributed by CIEL
We're always looking for great books to bring to our customers. Getting started is straightforward:
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Get in touch
Tell us about your house, your list and the markets you want to reach.
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Share your titles
Send us your catalogue, title data and sample materials for review.
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Agree terms
We set up a simple supply agreement and onboard your metadata and stock.
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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