The Arab Collector

'''The Arab Collector''' (Arabic: المُقتني العربي, Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi) is a digital platform founded in March 2016 by Mazen Mira and Moheb Rizkalla. It serves as a hub for promoting numismatic knowledge, philately, banknotes, exonumia, medals, and historical documentation in the Arab world. The name "Muqtani" in Arabic refers to collectors or individuals who possess valuable objects, such as coins or postage stamps. This term is commonly used by Arab researchers and hobbyists who have a passion for collecting such items.

The Arab Collector was established in 2016 as a free online magazine. Originally, the suggested name for the magazine was "Coins & Stamps" (عملات وطوابع) in Arabic, representing its primary focus. However, the name was later changed to The Arab Collector before the release of its first issue. The inaugural issue of the publication was released in May 2016 and featured various columns from different writers, covering a wide range of topics. In August 2016, The Arab Collector collaborated with "Coin Index" to increase the number of publishers from Jordan. This collaboration aimed to expand the magazine's coverage of numismatic content from the region. Subsequently, in May 2017, The Arab Collector established a collaboration with "Arabian Coins" from the USA, further broadening its sources and reach. The official website of The Arab Collector was launched in February 2017, providing a platform for publishing news about numismatics, philately, and banknotes. Additionally, the platform actively develops visual content through various social media platforms, related forums, and other websites, including Google Books and Academia. In 2020, The Arab Collector began creating materials for webinars related to the history of numismatics and philately, often in conjunction with other organizations. These webinars aimed to promote knowledge sharing and engage a wider audience interested in the field.