🌅 Dar Shafaq Publishing & Distribution
*An Arab Home for Books — From Kuwait to the World*
Founded in *2017, **Dar Shafaq Publishing & Distribution* is an independent Arab publishing house based in *Kuwait*, dedicated to reviving the cultural and intellectual role of the book in the modern Arab world.
From the very beginning, Dar Shafaq has chosen a thoughtful, deliberate path — combining editorial professionalism with a deep cultural vision — to produce works that unite *clarity of thought, **aesthetic design, and **human depth*.
Today, Dar Shafaq stands not only as a publisher but as *a cultural platform* that believes in the transformative power of words — that a sincere idea, written with integrity, can transcend boundaries of geography, time, and language.
✨ Our Vision
To be a leading Arab platform for high-quality publishing —
a bridge between global thought and the contemporary Arab mind.
We believe that books are not mere cultural products, but acts of civilization that rebuild the human spirit from within.
🎯 Our Mission
To publish books that *speak to the mind and touch the heart*,
that inspire readers to think, to feel, and to see the world through new eyes.
Our mission is to restore reading as a source of balance, maturity, and discovery.
📚 Our Publishing Fields
Dar Shafaq’s publications cover a wide range of genres, all converging toward a single purpose — *the elevation of Arab awareness*:
– Thought, philosophy, and the humanities
– Personal growth, management, and education
– Literature, fiction, and short stories
– History, science, and translated knowledge
– Children’s and young readers’ literature that nourishes imagination and values
The house has published *over 150 titles*, including both original Arabic works and carefully selected translations by prominent global authors such as
*Austin Kleon, Jeff Goins, Lolly Daskal, Kent Keith, Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar, and Edward Said*,
alongside distinguished Arab authors in the fields of thought, creativity, and leadership.
🌍 Regional and International Presence
Dar Shafaq regularly participates in major *Arab and international book fairs*, including:
*Kuwait International Book Fair, **Riyadh International Book Fair, **Sharjah International Book Fair, **Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, **Muscat International Book Fair, **Doha International Book Fair, **Jeddah Book Fair, and **Baghdad International Book Fair*, among others.
The house also maintains strong publishing and distribution partnerships across the region, expanding its reach to readers throughout the Arab world.
🧭 Editorial Philosophy
Our editorial identity rests on three guiding principles:
1. *Selective Excellence* – We publish books that truly add value to the reader, not just titles to the shelf.
2. *Rigorous Editing* – Every manuscript is reviewed with linguistic precision and intellectual care.
3. *Aesthetic Design* – Because a beautiful book invites both the mind and the senses to read.
📦 Reaching the Reader
Dar Shafaq’s titles are distributed across the Arab world through an expanding network of bookstores and cultural partners.
Our official online store, [www.darshafaq.com](https://www.darshafaq.com), provides direct access to our catalog with worldwide shipping.
Our books are also available on leading digital platforms specializing in Arabic and translated works.
🌐 Our Readers
Dar Shafaq addresses a vast and vibrant audience of *over 460 million Arabic speakers across the Arab world*,
and more than *20 million Arabs living abroad* — united by a shared language, culture, and love of the written word.
We believe that Arabic remains a living, expressive language capable of engaging with global thought and innovation.
💡 What Dar Shafaq Represents
> “Dar Shafaq is not merely a publishing company —
> it is a contemporary cultural project that believes in the power of books
> to enlighten minds, build bridges, and shape a more conscious future.”