Online Resources

ProQuest databases
ProQuest — including databases such as Dissertations & Theses Global and Academic Complete — is a premier academic research platform providing access to over 3 million dissertations and 277,000 scholarly eBooks. It supports advanced, multidisciplinary research and is widely utilized by graduate students, faculty, and academic institutions worldwide.
PressReader HotSpot
PressReader is a digital media platform that provides access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world, making it a valuable resource for educational institutions. With robust multilingual support, it enhances students' and educators’ engagement with current affairs, global perspectives, and authentic media content, supporting research, language learning, and critical media literacy.
Dar Al Mandhumah
Almandumah is a prominent academic platform distinguished by its user-friendly interface, which facilitates easy search and download functionalities. It offers comprehensive access to a vast repository of over 150,000 Arabic theses and 2,400 peer-reviewed academic journals, serving as an essential resource for graduate students, scholars, and researchers engaged in Arabic-language academic inquiry.
e-Marefa
Marefa is a comprehensive digital platform offering access to over 2,300 academic journals and 4,000 eBooks, with a particular emphasis on research in the humanities, social sciences, and Islamic studies. Its rich content and structured organization make it an essential resource for scholars and researchers working in Arabic-language academic fields.
EBSCOhost Research Platform
EBSCOhost is a comprehensive academic research platform that provides access to a wide range of specialized databases, including Academic Search Ultimate, Art & Architecture Source, eBooks Academic & Arabic Collection, and Arab World Research Source: Al Masdar. These databases offer more than 270,000 eBooks and over 30,000 scholarly journals across various disciplines. While this platform is considered a core resource for researchers and students.
Libby, by OverDrive
Libby by OverDrive is a public-access digital reading platform that provides seamless access to a diverse collection of approximately 15,000 eBooks and 5,500 audiobooks. Featuring an intuitive, mobile-friendly interface, Libby is designed to support casual and recreational reading while fostering literacy and expanding public engagement with digital library resources.
Taylor & Francis Collections
Taylor & Francis is a leading scholarly publishing platform providing access to approximately 1,480 peer-reviewed academic journals across a wide range of disciplines. It plays a significant role in supporting research, teaching, and academic collaboration within higher education and the global scholarly community.
Majarra
Majarra is a specialized digital platform that curates high-quality Arabic translations of thought leadership content from globally renowned sources such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, and Popular Science. It serves Arabic-speaking readers by providing access to insightful articles in fields such as business, technology, and science, thereby bridging the gap between international expertise and the Arab knowledge ecosystem.
JSTOR
JSTOR is a trusted digital library offering archival access to foundational journals in the humanities and social sciences. Known for its historical depth and scholarly reliability, JSTOR is highly valued by researchers and educators. Access is available via IP authentication within the DCT building.