BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. The Islamic
Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) is delighted to announce the
launch of an enhanced version of its pioneering e-Book Reader,
designed to give users seamless access to publications in Islamic
economics, finance, and sustainable development.


Originally launched in 2022 as an app for smart devices, the
IsDBI Reader was developed in partnership with Koraspond, a
technology firm based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A cloud-based
version was subsequently introduced to support reading on larger
screens and web-enabled devices.


The latest enhancements of the Reader offer a more convenient
experience to users for accessing the Institute’s growing
collection of publications and knowledge products. The Reader is
integrated with the IsDBI website, enabling users to purchase
publications online and then download and read them on their
preferred devices.


Key enhancements of the new version of the Reader include:



  • A fresh, intuitive interface that improves the overall user
    experience

  • Automatic return to the last reading position

  • Seamless synchronization of annotations and reading progress
    across devices

  • Retaining saved annotations when an ebook file is replaced

  • Personal book collections for easier organization

  • Full-text search within individual e-books

  • Improved bookstore search and filtering

  • Faster loading of downloaded ebooks

  • Enhanced stability and performance


Commenting on the launch, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting
Director General of IsDBI, said: “We are delighted to
introduce version 2.0 of the IsDBI Reader, which reflects our
commitment to using technology to advance knowledge dissemination.
The Reader provides users with an innovative and interactive
environment for accessing high-quality digital resources in Islamic
economics and finance.”







In his comments, Mr. Bilal Saeed, Founder and CEO of
Koraspond, said: “We are proud to partner with the IsDB
Institute in delivering the next-generation digital reading
experience for its global audience. The enhanced IsDBI Reader
combines powerful reading capabilities to make knowledge more
accessible and engaging across devices. This release reflects our
shared commitment to leveraging technology to advance learning and
knowledge dissemination.”


The IsDBI Reader has been integrated with the IsDB Group Digital
Library, scheduled for launch soon, thereby offering the Library
users seamless discovery and reading experience.


The enhanced IsDBI Reader marks another milestone in the IsDB
Institute’s digital transformation, using technology and strategic
partnerships to broaden access to knowledge and support learning
and sustainable development across Member Countries and beyond.


Access the IsDBI Reader:



  • Cloud Reader: https://read.isdbinstitute.org/

  • iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/sa/app/isdbi-reader/id1567203321

  • Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irtielab.android