Mazen Dajani, author of the inspiring book, ‘Hijacked for 10 Months, the True Story of the Blida’ will be signing copies at the Amman book fair on Friday, 3^rd October 2025, from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Stand A 71. Join us and meet the author, get your signed copy, and gain insights into the book’s themes.

Hijacked for 10 Months, the True Story of the Blida is a true story that reveals the 2011 hijacking of the Blida, told through the perspectives of the ship manager, company CEO, and pirate negotiator. It recounts the crew’s traumatic 10-month captivity in Somalia’s lawless region and the raw intensities of the waters. Get your copy here.

Mazen Dajani was born in Jordan in 1965. He studied engineering in the U.S., built a career in shipping, and was the CEO when the Blida hijacking happened. Now based in Amman with his two sons, he continues writing true stories from his travels.