QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1933
Ramallah, British Mandate Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Founding the influential Palestinian newspaper Al Fajr
BRIEF BIO
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.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Born in Ramallah: Ajlouny was born in 1933 in what was then British Mandate Palestine.
Emigration to the USA: Moved to the United States in 1946.
Education: Earned an engineering degree from the University of Kentucky in 1963.
Founding Al Fajr: Launched Al Fajr in 1972, a newspaper that became a voice for the Palestinian perspective.
Closure of Al Fajr: The newspaper was shut down in 1993 after facing financial difficulties.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Establishing Al Fajr: Founded one of the first Palestinian newspapers in Jerusalem...See More
Media Influence: Contributed to shaping the media landscape for the Palestinian community.
Support for Palestinian Identity: His newspaper provided a platform for Palestinian voices during a critical time.
Business Acumen: Combined his engineering and business skills to run a major newspaper.
Community Impact: Through his work, Ajlouny influenced generations of Palestinian journalists and readers.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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