Reading must be done on site. This private library is located in the home of recently deceased Mr. Ahmad Bu Mahdi, former Minister of Culture, Lahej. One of the best libraries in Aden for culture and literature of the south. This private library was assembled by Sultan Naji, a leading historian, educator, and diplomat throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s. Several decades of local as well as foreign Arab literary journals are also kept in good condition.
Documents relating to Yemeni-Saudi border negotiations are also available to researchers.
As a final incentive, I should add that there are scattered bookstores throughout the city that contain invaluable references, both old and new, that cannot be found in other cities in Yemen.