It seems there is hope after all for those bookworms of the Middle-East...

 
E-books have gone way beyond the purview of Kindle and Nooks, into smart phone territory. Combine an e-book store with Arabic content, and you’re just in sync with the times, our dear Arabian friend.
 
Rufoof, an Arabic bookstore application, was launched today, with access to over 4,500 books, articles and e-journals. Plus, this is a platform for writers as well, who can purchase a space and showcase their content individually. Payment security is a concern in this part of the world, we’re keen to see how that is tackle.
 
Watch this space for more info.