The publishing sector, much alike other sectors, was affected by the digital revolution, since most of the traditional publishers receive offers to publish, distribute, and market some of their special titles electronically: new technologies emerged and developed publishing such as electronic distribution, web-based publishing, print on demand and other new technologies. This electronic development has affected regular publishing, since many publishers or distributors use the policy of selling their titles on their electronic websites, and collect their prices by credit cards.

Copyright in the Arab region has a shorter history than in Europe and the United States but, due to the influence of international conventions, the legislation in most Arab countries it’s similar and it is also in tune with international legislation.