Based on the assumption that each and every one can be an ambassador of their culture(s) – actively or passively, we’ve decided to create our own embassy. However, we do not care much for diplomacy or formalities, ours is a place where you can meet on equal terms without suit or bowtie. We do not process visa requests, but we will do our best to provide you with a fresh view on other places, cultures and people.

Providing access to a free library is one of our Embassy’s main pillars. Many books are written in Arabic, but books in several other languages are available as well. All of them address the «Arab world», its people, its neighbours and related cultures in one way or the other. Based on our strong conviction that everyone should have free access to education, including books, we try to make more and more books available to people who cannot afford to borrow or buy them as well as to any other interested reader. 

Interested in ordering a book yourself? It’s easy. Please see our terms and conditions first, then choose your book and proceed to checkout. It will be delivered to your home free of charge within a few days.

Shortly after its foundation in 2017, the Embassy of Emesa was offered a place at Voltaplatz in Basel by another organization, where the association’s first few events and workshops took place. However, it was a temporary arrangement as the building was meant to be torn down by the end of 2018. Ever since, the Embassy has been moving from location to location all around Basel to hold its events, workshops and installations – something we consider an advantage as it allows us to reach an even broader audience and build friendships and partnerships with different organizations and people. Our Embassy is a travelling one which makes it both flexible and adaptable. It can grow as big as it wants but stays rooted in the people who believe in its core ideas.