Saudi Arabia – 06 June 2017

Nahdi, the largest retail pharmacy chain in the Middle East and North Africa, won the International Safety Award from the highest council of safety in the world - the British Council that includes over 600 regional and international companies around the world. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of the British Safety Council, which was established in London in 1950 and has ever since effectively contributed towards global safety, transforming initiatives into health and safety policy and law worldwide. The prestigious award was received on behalf of Nahdi by Eng. Raed Jamil Munkal, Executive Vice President of Operations and Supply Chains in the Kingdom.  

Commenting on the momentous occasion, En Eng. Yasser Joharji, CEO of Nahdi Medical Company said, "We are delighted to receive the International Safety Award from the British Council. This confirms our commitment in applying best practices in health and occupational safety. Nahdi pays great attention in implementing the best international systems practice that helps maintain highest health and safety standards. As part of our humble contribution towards the Saudi Vision 2030, we have extended our services in more than 127 cities, while ensuring uncompromising quality and safety standards."


"Nahdi has a clear vision and is always working towards improving the standard of service provided to its customers, in addition to focusing on internal development of the company, which reflects positively on the work environment and contributes to raising awareness, participation and interest. The company believes that 360-degree program focusing towards health and occupational safety is one of the key pillars of success.”

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About Nahdi Medical
Nahdi is a Saudi retail pharmacy chain that was founded by Sheikh Abdullah Amer Al Nahdi in 1986 as a sole proprietorship. In 2004, the company witnessed an important transitional phase whereby it became a limited liability company and from then on it was recognized as a vital part of the healthcare sector in the Kingdom. The journey of expansion continued with a clear vision, and has now placed Nahdi as the largest pharmacy retail chain in the Middle East and North Africa, where it represents many of the world’s major medical companies.

Today, Nahdi manages and operates a nation-wide network of pharmacies making it one of the most prevalent and fastest growing companies in the region, which offers the finest product /range, including cosmetics, baby care and medical equipment. In addition to the high-quality healthcare products and services it offers, Nahdi is keen to provide community service and health awareness and preventative campaigns. Nahdi follows the concept of acting as a “community pharmacy,” where it does not solely serve the community, but also educates it.

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