Archives: Distributors

SAFWAN Trading & Contracting Company has come a long way since its inception in 1963 and finds itself proudly privileged on being able to have introduced many of the ‘firsts’ of the pharmaceutical quality products within the country and other parts of the region – and has lately ventured, branched out and established cross-border businesses in Iraq, with ambitious plans to expand further.While continuing to partner with its customers, the Company has consistently maintained a reputable character, establishing itself prudently and proactively as a formidable business corporation.

Today SAFWAN Company occupies the leading position in the acquisition and distribution of a diversified brand portfolio of the finest and latest in the pharmaceutical products and differentiated medical equipment technology, delivered proficiently and with entrepreneurial spirit. By associating ourselves with the most renowned principals and manufacturers in this industry, the company continues to develop and expand – always looking for new challenges that will enhance staff productivity, improve efficiencies and accuracy, reduce costs and raise profitability to all stakeholders.

Warba medical supplies company was established in 1978 mainly to supply pharmaceutical products to Kuwaiti market. Since then the company has been growing impressively to many areas. Today, Warba is a major contributor in the development of medical field in Kuwait and has expanded its work into Health & Beauty, Medical & Scientific equipments and Animal health & agricultural products.

Warba’s operations cover the whole of State of Kuwait and deal with both the public and private sectors.

General Manager and major share holder is Pharmacist Hamad Alhajiri, a Kuwaiti national with pharmacy degree from USA.

Balikh Medical Business Ltd. was established in 1975 under the name of Balikh Establishment. In 1991 it grew into Balikh Medical Business Ltd. Since its establishment and it was considered as one of the leading companies in the field of health care in Saudi Arabia.

Balikh Medical Business specialises in the retail and whole sale of medical and surgical equipment. The company represents some American and European companies that provide the best services to hospitals including The Ministry of Health hospitals, Ministry of defense, and Ministry of internal affairs. Balikh Medical also deals with some specialised hospitals such as The National Guard Hospital and King Faisal Hospital together with several private hospitals.

Balikh represents many of the most renowned companies in the medical field all over Europe – holding the exclusive distributorship rights in Saudi Arabia for companies like Jobskin (UK),  Medi(Germany) , RZ-Medizintechnik (Germany), FABCO-IVALON (USA), Pofam(Poland) and many more.

Those companies manufacture medical and surgical equipment in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmic surgery, medical equipment in many medical specialties such as surgical telescopes and needles. The company also imports hospital and clinic furniture and hospital needs from diagnostic equipments to metal containers for operating rooms and many other products.

Balikh Medical Business was the first to introduce burn and lymphodema garments to Saudi hospitals.  They also offer special garments for SDO patients and elderly patients.

Since its inception in 1982,  Salima Corp. has developed its strategies and work procedures to match with its contemporary values and ethics of business. More than thirty years of collective experiences and achievements in the medical field has enabled Salima Corp. to become one of the key players in its field.

Special areas of focus within the medical market : Surgical Instruments (General Surgery, Ophthalmology and Dentistry), Dental Requirements, Laboratory Diagnostics & Research, Diabetic Foot, Collagen & Haemostatic, Nano Research, Medical Disposables, Linen & Fabric, Hygiene and Hospital Requirements.

Salima Corp. is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which represents well-known overseas companies focusing on the health and welfare of society.​

Rose Aljazera was established in 2000 as a local distributor in Saudi Arabia. Today, Rose Aljazera is playing an important role in the medical, diagnostics and medical-cosmetics business in the Middle East region.

Alhamer Trading Est. is a limited liability company, started with a pharmacy in 1942 and today it is among one of the leading companies of Bahrain who are Importers, Distributors and Retailers for a diverse range of Pharmaceuticals, Surgicals, Medical Equipments, Baby Product and Cosmetic Products.

Alhamer offers one shop solution for distribution, drug registration, inventory control, sales and after-sales service. Three modern pharmacies are located in the busiest areas of Bahrain in order to meet the customer’s requirements. Quality of service and product delivery has allowed Alhamer to show steady growth and strengthen its position both locally and regionally.

More than 50 years of outstanding healthcare.

1959: Mr. Rasul Al-Jishi, the first pharmacist in Bahrain and one of the first in the Gulf, founded Al-Jishi Pharmacy in Manama Old Souk.

By 1963: the Pharmacy had diversified its activities by providing medical equipment to patients in the healthcare sector in Bahrain.

By early 1980’s: Al-Jishi Pharmacy had changed to Al-Jishi Corporation.

In addition to the Al-Jishi Pharmacy (now Corp), the company has opened three other pharmaceutical outlets to better reach its customers:

Al-Farabi Pharmacy, Seef Pharmacy and Al-Hayat Pharmacy

From the outset, the company has participated in many major health projects in Bahrain. Today its main customers are the Bahraini Ministry of Health, Bahrain’s Defence Force hospital, private hospitals, clinics and universities.

The company has three main divisions; Pharmaceutical, Medical Equipment and Consumables. A workforce of approx. 100 is employed across the three divisions.

Sole distributor for some of the world’s renown healthcare companies incl. Stryker, MSD, Roche, AstraZeneca, 3M and Ethicon a Johnson & Johnson company.

“Helping industrial businesses reach new heights” is the mission that Al Bakali General Trading Company embraces for its clients.”

Company established: 1981

As a Full Service Provider of Engineering Equipments, and Systems Solutions, ABCO offers its clients end-to-end solutions that result in a positive return on investment and gives a competitive edge in their industry and business.

Clients include: Flowmatic Valves (US)

Wael Pharmacy Co W.L.L. is a Limited Liability company that was founded in 1966 by a true visionary pharmacist Dr. Abdulrahman Almahmeed, an AUB graduate pharmacist and a leading figure in the country’s pharmaceutical and medical industry – together with his wife Dr. Layla Kabeer, a qualified paediatrician.

Areas of Medical Specialisms:
Endoscopy – Lasers – Physiotherapy – Surgical – Opthalmology – Derma – Dental – Intensive Care – Diagnostic Equipment – CSSD – Imaging – Hospital Furniture – Medical Gases – Operating Room – A&E – Mortuary – Gynaecology

Yousuf Mahmood Husain CO. was founded more than 75 years ago by late Mr. Yousuf Mahmood Husain for one noble purpose: to help his countrymen have access to high quality, affordable health care which is up to International standards. Since then, they have played a role in helping millions of people feel well and stay healthy through more than seven decades of change.

ZMS was founded by Dr. Bader Z.H. Baig backed by his experience of more than 30 years in laboratory management.  The company acts as agents and distributors for a wide range of multinational companies dealing in life science technologies.

Clients include: LabM (Lancs, UK) and CAPP (Denmark)

The late Haji Ebrahim Maskati, as founding father and pioneering Entrepreneur, started the Enterprise in the year 1940 as modest Drugs & Perfumery shop in the souk area of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The venture was taken up by his son the late Mr. Ali Ebrahim Maskati who was the guiding spirit to expand into the Pharmaceutical segment and pioneered the establishment of the first pharmacy in Bahrain that is Maskati Pharmacy.

Services:

• Hospital and Medical Equipment
• Industrial/Educational Institute/Research Laboratories
• Hospital Management Consultancy
• Accreditation and Specialised Consulting

Behzad Pharmacy is one of the first Pharmaceutical Distribution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, established in 1947 by Dr. Qassim Mohamed Behzad after his graduation from the Medical College, New Delhi-India, in 1942 (as one of the first Bahraini Doctor in the Gulf Area).

Between 1947 and 1985, Behzad Pharmacy which began developing with the life in Bahrain became one of the branches of Behzad Medical Establishment (in 1985) along with:

• Behzad Pharmacy
• Riffa Pharmacy
• Family Pharmacy
• Airport Pharmacy
• Al-Wattan Pharmacy
• Al-Hakeem Pharmacy

Companies represented include Swedish Dental Supplies and Ultradent Products, Inc. (US ((Utah)).