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How The Queue Unmasks the Dangers of Authoritarianism and Surveillance

Imagine a world where citizens are trapped in an unending queue, waiting for a faceless authority to dictate their fate. The Queue , a haunting dystopian novel by Egyptian author Basma Abdel Aziz, presents such a reality. Published in 2013, the novel has been widely praised for its chilling portrayal of bureaucracy, authoritarian rule, and the struggle for survival under an oppressive regime. Often compared to George Orwell’s 1984 and Franz Kafka’s The Trial , The Queue offers a thought-provoking and unsettling reflection on power, control, and human resilience. Plot Summary: The Never-Ending Wait The novel is set in an unnamed Middle Eastern country where the government, known only as "The Gate," holds absolute control over every aspect of its citizens' lives. The Gate's decisions are final and unquestionable, and people are required to wait indefinitely in an enormous queue for permission to do anything—whether it is receiving medical treatment, purchasing essenti...
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 Effective Date: 13/09/2024

Welcome to Arab Book Caravan (accessible from https://www.arabbookcaravan.com). These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and regulations for using our website. By accessing and using this site, you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree to any of these terms, please do not continue using the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Arab Book Caravan, you confirm that you accept these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms, you should refrain from using our site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Arab Book Caravan and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all content published on this website. This includes articles, reviews, blog posts, images, graphics, logos, and other materials.

You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from Arab Book Caravan for personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms & Conditions.

You must not:

  • Republish material from Arab Book Caravan without prior written permission.
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You may submit content to Arab Book Caravan in the form of comments, suggestions, feedback, or other contributions (collectively, “User Content”). By submitting User Content to us, you grant Arab Book Caravan a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in any media.

You are responsible for ensuring that any User Content you submit complies with all applicable laws and does not violate the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.

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You agree not to use Arab Book Caravan in any way that may damage, disable, or impair the website or interfere with any other party's use of the site. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Engage in any form of unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent activities.
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  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or database connected to the site.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Arab Book Caravan may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

By using Arab Book Caravan, you agree that we are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

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The content on Arab Book Caravan is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.

Arab Book Caravan shall not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content provided, nor for any loss or damage that may result from the use of such information.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Arab Book Caravan and its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from your use of, or inability to use, the website or any of its content.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.

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You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arab Book Caravan, its owners, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms & Conditions, or your violation of any third-party rights.

9. Changes to These Terms

Arab Book Caravan reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page, with the updated effective date at the top.

By continuing to use the website after any changes, you accept the revised terms. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest updates.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of EU. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in EU

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