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Portrait of Paul A. Ajlouny

Paul A. Ajlouny

Entrepreneur, Businessman, Trailblazer in Palestinian media

Born
1933
Born in
Ramallah, British Mandate Palestine
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Why Paul is here

Founding the influential Palestinian newspaper Al Fajr

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Paul A. Ajlouny is a Palestinian-American publisher and businessman, renowned for founding the Palestinian newspaper Al Fajr in 1972, which played a significant role in Palestinian media.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Paul’s path.

  1. Born in Ramallah

    Ajlouny was born in 1933 in what was then British Mandate Palestine.

  2. Emigration to the USA

    Moved to the United States in 1946.

  3. Education

    Earned an engineering degree from the University of Kentucky in 1963.

  4. Founding Al Fajr

    Launched Al Fajr in 1972, a newspaper that became a voice for the Palestinian perspective.

  5. Closure of Al Fajr

    The newspaper was shut down in 1993 after facing financial difficulties.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Establishing Al Fajr

    Founded one of the first Palestinian newspapers in Jerusalem.

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  2. Media Influence

    Contributed to shaping the media landscape for the Palestinian community.

  3. Support for Palestinian Identity

    His newspaper provided a platform for Palestinian voices during a critical time.

  4. Business Acumen

    Combined his engineering and business skills to run a major newspaper.

  5. Community Impact

    Through his work, Ajlouny influenced generations of Palestinian journalists and readers.

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