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April 10, 2025
Sharjah, UAE – [April 10, 2025] – Lightning Source Sharjah, a joint venture between Ingram Content Group’s Lightning Source LLC and the Sharjah Book Authority, has announced a strategic collaboration with Rushd Bookstore, one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected academic and educational booksellers. This collaboration enables Rushd Bookstore to fulfill customer orders directly through the Lightning Source Sharjah print-on-demand facility, ensuring faster delivery across Saudi Arabia.
“Being able to print and ship books closer to our customers means we can provide faster access to a broader catalogue than ever before,” said Abdulrahman Alhamdan, CEO of Rushd Bookstore. “This partnership supports our mission to serve students, educators, and researchers with timely access to the academic content they need.”
David Taylor, Senior Vice President of Ingram Content Group UK, added, “Rushd Bookstore is a cornerstone of academic publishing in the Kingdom. By working together, we’re able to offer institutions, scholars, and general readers a more responsive and efficient way to access both global and local content. This collaboration highlights our commitment to enhancing availability and speed of delivery across the Middle East.”
With nine branches across Saudi Arabia, Rushd Bookstore has earned a reputation for excellence in both bookselling and publishing, distributing titles in Islamic studies, education, social sciences, and law. This new connection with Lightning Source Sharjah offers customers immediate access to thousands of print-on-demand titles from publishers around the world—eliminating delays often associated with traditional supply chains.
This partnership represents a significant step in addressing the evolving needs of academic and professional communities in Saudi Arabia, while expanding publisher reach through world-class print and distribution technology.
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Zach Hunt | Zach@tsgnashville.com
About Ingram Content Group | www.ingramcontent.com
The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.
About Sharjah Book Authority | www.sba.gov.ae
Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) was established in 2014 to promote investment in creative industries and support global cultural exchange. SBA oversees major literary and publishing initiatives, including the Sharjah International Book Fair and Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
About Rushd Bookstore | www.rushd.sa
Founded in Riyadh in 1979, Rushd Bookstore is a leading academic publisher and distributor in the Arab world. With nine branches across Saudi Arabia, Rushd serves universities, educators, and readers with high-quality content in Arabic and English across diverse disciplines.
