Kuwait
Kuwait is the foundation of Aafaq Holding, home to our established bookselling network and the centre from which our regional operations continue to grow.
Aafaq Holding is growing.
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About Aafaq Holding
A diversified group with a growing presence across books, publishing, distribution and education.
Aafaq Holding brings together a portfolio of businesses operating across complementary sectors within the books and education industry. Through our companies, we serve readers, publishers, educational institutions, retailers and commercial partners across regional and international markets.
Our Subsidiaries
A diversified portfolio across
bookselling, publishing, distribution
and education.
Each company within Aafaq Holding operates with a distinct commercial focus, together forming an integrated group serving readers, publishers, institutions and partners across multiple markets.
Aafaq Bookstore
With more than 12 locations across Kuwait, our bookselling network brings readers an extensive collection of books, stationery and thoughtfully selected lifestyle products.
The English Bookshop
Our dedicated English-language bookselling business in Kuwait offers a carefully curated selection of titles, serving readers across a broad range of genres, interests and age groups.
Aafaq Bookstore UK
Extending the Group’s bookselling heritage into the United Kingdom, Aafaq Bookstore UK combines a distinctive London retail presence with nationwide e-commerce, serving readers across the country.
Aafaq Distribution
Aafaq Distribution extends the Group’s reach across the region, connecting publishers and suppliers with retailers, institutions and commercial partners through an established distribution network.
Aafaq Education
Aafaq Education advances the Group’s presence in the education sector, providing institutions with carefully selected textbooks, learning resources and tailored academic solutions.
Our Presence
Our Presence
A growing international footprint.Our Presence
Rooted in the Gulf. Growing internationally.
Aafaq Holding continues to extend its presence across key markets, building on established regional foundations while expanding its international reach.
01
Kuwait
02
Qatar
03
United Kingdom
Qatar
Qatar strengthens Aafaq Holding’s presence across the Gulf, supporting the Group’s regional partnerships and expanding commercial reach across key markets.
London
London extends Aafaq Holding’s international footprint into the United Kingdom, combining an established physical presence with nationwide reach and a growing international outlook.
What We Do
Four connected pillars.
One integrated group.
Through our businesses, we support readers, authors, schools, retailers and partners across books, publishing, distribution and education.
01
Bookselling
Curated retail experiences connecting readers with books and ideas.
BOOKS
02
Publishing
Developing and bringing meaningful titles to readers and markets.
PUBLISH
03
Distribution
Connecting publishers, retailers and institutional partners.
CONNECT
04
Education
Supporting learning through books, resources and educational solutions.
LEARN
Let's Connect
Building partnerships
across markets.
We welcome opportunities to connect with publishers, distributors, educational institutions, retailers and business partners.
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