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Jamalon, known as the leading online bookselling platform in the Middle East, has its origins in Amman, Jordan. It was in October 2010 that Ala Alsallal, backed by influential investor Fadi Ghandour, breathed life into the endeavor. The company’s mission was clear: to provide a seamless acquisition channel for Arabic and English literature targeting the entire Middle East.

In a short time, the digital bookstore’s repertoire has grown to 3,000 works by Arabic and 27,000 by English publishers. Thanks to this rapid growth and commitment to excellence, Jamalon has become the largest online bookstore in the region within half a decade of its founding.

One of Jamalon’s major achievements in 2016 was the strong demand for Arabic literature, which accounted for 80% of total sales. The following year, the company celebrated another milestone with the delivery of its 12 millionth book in the Middle East.

For nearly a decade, from 2010 to 2019, Jamalon’s trajectory seemed upward as it steadily built its reputation as the leading online book resource in the Middle East. However, in May 2022, the world changed when it was unexpectedly revealed that Jamalon had decided to cease operations. Financial pressure from investors began in 2019 and was cited as the main reason. Now, visitors to the company’s digital space are greeted with a moving reflection on Jamalon’s 12-year reign in the world of Arabic online bookselling, marking the end of its glorious journey.