Sad news! London’s Al Saqi Books, which served as a cultural center for 44 years, announced closing its doors on December 31.
The general situation, long lockdowns, and the increasing costs of papers and shipping have aggravated the crisis of libraries, publishers, and everything related to books. Like many victims affected in these fragile professions, especially those working in the field of Arabic books, this esteemed library, which played a central role for Arabs and non-Arabs interested in Arabic books in the UK, has decided to put an end to its journey.
