Amman, Jordan - 18 December 2011 - Al Manhal, the first aggregator of full-text searchable electronic content from the Arab World, recently signed subscription agreements with the University of Qatar and the World Islamic Sciences & Education (WISE) University. The University of Qatar has subscribed for access to Al Manhal's eight eBooks collections for a period of 3 years, while WISE subscribed for Al Manhal's Islamic Studies Collection for a period of one year.

Al Manhal is the world's first Arabic-language electronic publishing and research platform which gives libraries, universities, and research institutions around the world the opportunity to access full texts from leading research institutions and publishing houses. The company's database of resources has been developed for use by academics, researchers and scientists, and offers a robust platform combining a user-friendly interface with the search-ability and utility of the world's most intelligent electronic research platforms.

"The interest in Arabic e-content is growing, especially now that the internet revolution is sweeping the region." commented Mohamad Al Baghdadi, CEO of Al Manhal. "We are at the forefront of expanding the availability of Arabic content on the web, and it is great to form partnerships with top-notch academic centers like the University of Qatar and WISE University. We believe strongly that access to a wealth of Arabic resources at the stroke of a key will greatly enhance the performance and output of both students and professors alike. With global education standards rising, academic institutions in the region need access to high-quality digital resources to keep up."

In addition to the subscription agreements that have been signed with a number of reputable institutions, Al Manhal also has 76 currently active trials with various Universities worldwide.

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