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Who We Are
The Group began as a small family business founded by our late father on core principles of honesty, professionalism, perseverance, credibility, and a strong commitment to delivering and following through on work with the highest standards.
From this solid foundation, Al-Jabali evolved into a regional ecosystem operating across six countries, comprising nine operating companies within a single, integrated supply chain.
Today, we connect farms to markets and global suppliers to consumers, ensuring, through our logistics and industrial capabilities, that products are delivered with the highest possible quality and reliability, forming the basis for long-term partnerships. We exist because the food sector requires an ecosystem that controls and connects every link, from agriculture to storage, and from manufacturing to distribution. We manage the journey end to end.
Our Values
Continuous monitoring and strict safety standards across all services we provide.
A mindset of continuous improvement and excellence in every operation.
Developing manufacturing, packaging, that enhance supply chain efficiency.
Respect for clients and partners, operating with clarity, accountability, without excuses.
A trusted name for over 30 years, with partnerships that span decades.
Chairman's Message
Today, we take pride in a legacy built on both business and human value, one that began in 1992 in Amman with the founding of Al-Jabali Group. Established as a family business by our late father, it was grounded in clear principles: honesty, commitment, and honoring one’s word. These values have guided every step of our journey and remain the foundation upon which we continue to build.
Over the years, the business has expanded and evolved. Today, Al-Jabali has grown into a group operating across six countries, comprising nine specialized companies within a fully integrated food sector value chain. The Group now serves as a bridge between the farm and the market, striving at every stage to deliver structured operations and dependable quality.
People remain at the heart of everything we do, our dedicated teams working each day, our partners among farmers and suppliers, and our customers who have placed their trust in us for many years. This trust is a responsibility we uphold through commitment, close attention, and precise execution.
Looking ahead, we approach the future with confidence. We continue to advance our operations in cold storage, logistics services, and food manufacturing, aligning our growth with the evolving needs of the markets we serve.
Chairman of the Board
A Journey Spanning More Than 30 Years
The Beginning
Establishment of the first company in Amman, Jordan, marking the start of operations in the trading of fresh produce and food products, and laying the foundation of the Group’s core values: quality, integrity, and respect for the profession.
1992Building the First Operational Core
The launch of a small export operation from Jordan to Gulf and regional markets, forming the foundation of Samir Ismail Al-Jabali & Brothers, later renamed Darb Trading & Refrigeration, Amman - Jordan.
1995First Regional Expansion: Sultanate of Oman
Establishment of Al-Jabali Trading in Oman, becoming one of the early companies in the Central Fruits Market and later one of the leading importers of fresh produce.
1998Entry into the Egyptian Market
Establishment of Saqqara for Horticultural Crops (former name of Khayrat Al-Nile) through the development of a sorting and packing station for agricultural exports and land reclamation.
2000A Strategic Transformation
A major leap from a small operation to a fully equipped facility with advanced sorting, grading, packing, and packaging lines, as well as refrigeration warehouses designed to preserve products at optimal standards for export, recognized as among the best in Jordan at the time. This phase also included the addition of plastic packaging production lines.
2005 - 2007Nahdet Alordon for Trading
Launch of a specialized company focused on bridging seasonal gaps in the Jordanian market by importing products not available locally.
2009The Organization Phase
Establishment of International Distribution Company in Lebanon as the Group’s central procurement hub, managing relationships with more than 100 suppliers across over 20 countries.
2013The New Identity Takes Shape
Expansion of Darb into cold and dry storage and logistics services, transforming the parent company in Jordan into Darb Trading & Refrigeration, the Group’s main logistics arm, and introducing a WMS (Warehouse Management System).
2014 - 2017Strong Entry into the Qatari Market
Establishment of Al-Jabali Trading & Refrigeration in Qatar, launching import and distribution operations serving retail, hospitality, and food service sectors, alongside the construction of modern warehouses in Doha.
2017Start of Industrial Expansion in Qatar
Laying the foundation for what later became Al-Jabali Industrial, Qatar, specializing in sorting, grading, washing, cutting, and packaging fresh produce for direct consumption (fresh-cut).
2018Industrial Development in Egypt
Commencement of expansion works at Khayrat Al-Nile factories in Sadat City, featuring larger infrastructure, higher storage capacities, advanced packaging lines, and the addition of a plastic packaging factory.
2019Regional Expansion and Industrial Transformation
A pivotal year marked by entry into the Saudi market through the establishment of Jafra Trading as the Group’s first fully foreign-owned investment in the Kingdom, along with plans for an integrated logistics and industrial project in the Third Industrial City - Jeddah. The year also saw the expansion of Darb operations, enhancing storage and cold-chain capacities in the Rusayl Industrial Area in Oman, and onboarding leading Jordanian industrial companies. In Egypt, Tomina Food Industries was established through the development of a specialized garlic peeling, sorting, and packing factory, certified to international quality standards and export-ready.
2023Regional Integration and Operational Expansion
Commencement of construction of refrigeration warehouses in the Third Industrial City - Jeddah, with a capacity of 15,000 pallet locations under Jafra Saudi Arabia, alongside the addition of IQF quick-freezing lines at Khayrat Al-Nile in Egypt.
2025