Jarir Bookstore is “not just a bookstore…” it is a leading Department Store in Saudi and other Gulf countries. Our mission is to become the no.1 source of knowledge, productivity tools and entertainment to our customers. We believe we can help every individual to become better, after each visit to Jarir, by learning new things and being more informed of things they love.
We believe our achievements started with our employees. We are loyal to them and strive constantly to develop and maintain their undivided commitment, ownership and true sense of belonging. We respect individual initiative and provide opportunities for personal growth to our employees.
Jarir Bookstore started in 1979 as a small store located on Jarir Street in Malaz, Riyadh. Today's highly regarded chain of Jarir Bookstore is the leading retailer in the GCC in Consumer Electronics, Books and Office Supplies; with 45 stores across the Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE. Jarir Marketing Company, the parent company of Jarir Bookstore, employs more than 3,000 and delivers annual sales of over $1.5 Billion.