Dar Qutaiba

Dar Qutaiba (also rendered Dar Kotaiba) is a Syrian publishing house established in Damascus in 1978 by its owner, Dr. Muhammad Chekhani. From its beginnings the house positioned itself as one of the most prominent avant-garde publishers in Syria and the Levant, focusing on the scientific and intellectual quality of its publications. Its editorial line primarily serves Arab-Islamic cultural heritage while also covering all branches of human studies. The publisher reports having issued more than 400 titles over nearly a quarter of a century, spanning Arab and Islamic heritage, applied sciences, medicine, engineering and electronics, literature, history, and natural sciences. To expand its reach, Dar Qutaiba opened a branch in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1985, aiming to distribute its publications across the widest possible area of the Arab world and beyond. In 2019, most of its operations moved to Turkey and the United States, continuing its publishing journey for its readers. The house has participated in more than one hundred international, Arab, and local book fairs, and it continues to pursue distinguished cultural achievements consistent with its scientific aspirations. It remains a private, family-owned enterprise led by its founder.

Dar Qutaiba was established in Damascus in 1978 by its owner, Dr. Muhammad Chekhani. From the outset, the house sought to distinguish itself through the scientific and intellectual level of its publications, with an editorial mission that primarily serves Arab-Islamic cultural heritage and then extends to all branches of human studies. This dual focus allowed it to build a catalogue that ranges from classical heritage texts to modern applied sciences. Over nearly a quarter of a century, the publisher issued more than 400 titles. Its list includes Arab and Islamic heritage, applied sciences, medicine, engineering and electronics, literature, history, and natural sciences. This breadth reflects the house's ambition to cover both traditional and contemporary fields of knowledge. In 1985, Dar Qutaiba established a branch in Beirut, Lebanon, to double its activities and expand the distribution of its publications across the largest possible area of the Arab world and the wider world. The Beirut branch marked an important step in the publisher's regional growth. In 2019, most of the house's work moved to Turkey and the United States, allowing it to continue its publishing journey for its readers amid changing regional circumstances. Throughout its history, Dar Qutaiba has participated in more than one hundred international, Arab, and local book fairs, maintaining a visible presence in the regional book trade. The house continues to strive for further progress and distinguished cultural achievements that preserve its line and its ambitious scientific aspirations.

• 2019

  Most of the house's work moves to Turkey and the United States.

• 1985

  A branch is established in Beirut, Lebanon, to expand activities and distribution.

• 1978

  Dar Qutaiba is established in Damascus by Dr. Muhammad Chekhani.

Avant-garde Syrian publishing house focused on scientific and intellectual quality, serving Arab-Islamic cultural heritage and human studies.

• Arab and Islamic heritage titles

• Applied sciences publications

• Medical books

• Engineering and electronics books

• Literature and history books

• Natural sciences books

1. 1About Us – دار قتيبة – Dar Kotaibadarkotaiba.net
2. 2About Us – دار قتيبة – Dar Kotaibadarkotaiba.net
3. 3About Us – دار قتيبة – Dar Kotaibadarkotaiba.net
4. 4Dar Qutaiba – Wikidatawikidata.org