Ahmed & Mohammed Hashem Al-Kutbi & Partners (Al-Hashemia)
Corporate Profile | Ahmed & Mohammed Hashem Al-Kutbi & Partners (Al-Hashemia)
1. Identity and Reference Data
Official Name: Ahmed & Mohammed Hashem Al-Kutbi & Partners (Al-Hashemia)
Year of Establishment: 1896 (Damascus, Syria)
Years of Experience: Over a century and a quarter (130+ years)
Industrial and Commercial Classification: Paper and cardboard manufacturing, printing and artistic bookbinding, packaging, and the trade of stationery and office supplies
Geographical Scope: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, and regional export markets
2. Comprehensive Corporate Overview
Al-Hashemia is one of the most long-established and prominent industrial and commercial institutions in Damascus, Syria, with a history dating back to 1896. For over 125 years, the name "Al-Hashemia" has been synonymous with the development and localization of the printing and publishing industry, as well as the craft of both traditional and modern bookbinding in the Arab Levant.
The institution began its journey by focusing on the printing of the Holy Quran and the publication of intellectual and literary works. Over time, it expanded its production lines, evolving into an integrated manufacturing enterprise that addresses the full spectrum of needs within the printing sector—ranging from the supply of raw paper and cardboard to the production of specialized stationery and educational materials, and the provision of advanced cardboard packaging solutions. The organization pursues a sustainable growth strategy rooted in its historical legacy of quality. It combines technical precision with high production capacity to meet the needs of the Syrian market, while simultaneously expanding regional partnerships by providing reliable manufacturing and supply solutions that align with modern supply chain standards.
3. Core Areas of Operation and Services
A. Printing and Artistic Bookbinding
Printing of the Holy Quran: Featuring a distinctive script by the late Ahmed Al-Bari—an exclusive asset of Al-Hashimiyah—alongside high-precision offset printing for academic references, periodicals, and commercial publications.
Artisanal and Industrial Bookbinding: Offering luxury, hardcover, thermal, and stitched (saddle-stitched) binding, ensuring the long-term durability of printed materials.
B. Office and School Supplies
Notebooks and Exercise Books: Manufacturing school and university notebooks in a variety of sizes and paper weights that meet established standards.
Agendas and Calendars: Designing and producing annual agendas, as well as desk and wall calendars, available in diverse sizes and artistic layouts.
C. Paper, Cardboard, and Packaging Solutions
Paper and Cardboard Trade: Importing and supplying a wide range of printing and writing papers, as well as carton board, in various grammages and standard specifications.
Cardboard Packaging: Manufacturing boxes and folding cartons for commercial, industrial, and food-industry applications, with options for custom printing. 4. Vision, Mission, and Core Values (Strategic Framework)
Vision: To maintain a leading position in the printing and stationery industry in Syria, and to solidify a regional presence as a trusted industrial and supply partner in the Middle East.
Mission: To provide paper products and printed materials that combine traditional craftsmanship with the highest modern quality standards, meeting the aspirations of our partners while contributing to the sustainability of culture, education, and local industry.
Core Values:
Authenticity and Reliability: A legacy dating back to 1896, defined by a consistent commitment to meeting specifications and delivery deadlines.
Technical Quality: Precision control across all production stages—cutting, finishing, color management, and binding.
Sustainable Partnership: Cultivating long-term business relationships with government institutions, educational entities, and private-sector companies.
5. Contact Information and Location
Registered Name: Al-Hashimiyah for the Manufacturing of School Notebooks and the Trade of Paper, Cardboard, Stationery, and Office Supplies.
Location: Syrian Arab Republic, Damascus, Hijaz Square, Saadallah Al-Jabri Street, opposite the Central Post Office.
Landline:
00963112223481
00963112227481
Mobile / WhatsApp Business: 00963933201708