About Dar al-Saqi
Dar al-Saqi is a respected Lebanese publishing house based in Beirut, part of the wider Saqi publishing family founded by Lebanese publishers. It produces Arabic-language books across a wide spectrum, including literary fiction, poetry, history, politics, philosophy, social sciences and titles for young readers, and is known for engaging with challenging and thought-provoking subjects.
From its base in Beirut, historically a hub of Arab publishing, Dar al-Saqi distributes its catalogue across the Arab world and beyond. It has built a reputation for intellectual courage and editorial quality, publishing established and emerging Arab authors and contributing to open debate on culture, identity and society in the region.
Why Dar al-Saqi Matters
Dar al-Saqi upholds Beirut’s role as a centre of free Arab publishing. By releasing bold and intellectually serious books, it enriches Arabic literary and public life and provides a platform for voices that might struggle to be heard elsewhere. Its catalogue helps sustain a culture of reading, debate and critical thought across the region.