Tamer Mölnlycke Care celebrates a new chapter in healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Gothenburg, Sweden. 26 February 2025. Tamer Mölnlycke Care has officially been inaugurated by the Minister of Health for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Fahad Al-Jalajel, at the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Emirate. This marks a major milestone in the joint venture between Mölnlycke Health Care, a world-leading MedTech company and the Tamer Group, market leader in healthcare distribution in Saudi Arabia.
Tamer Mölnlycke Care, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will manufacture and distribute Mölnlycke products and innovative solutions to meet customer demand both within the country and the surrounding region. These offerings include customised surgical procedure trays, surgical drapes and gowns, an emollient range and selected wound care products. Manufacturing of the customised procedure trays has commenced last month, with other products being introduced throughout 2025.
Zlatko Rihter, CEO of Mölnlycke comments “This partnership underscores our dedication to the Middle Eastern market and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030. By expanding our product range and investing locally, we aim to enhance healthcare quality and contribute to regional growth. We extend our gratitude to Tamer Group for their unwavering support and look forward to achieving great milestones together.”
Mahmoud Wagih, CEO, Tamer Mölnlycke Care comments “This is a momentous day for the team at Tamer Mölnlycke Care who have worked tirelessly to prepare us for business. This joint venture between two well established businesses is not only exciting for regional investment but also crucial in providing healthcare professionals and patients with access to high-quality products and solutions that will improve outcomes.”
The Tamer Mölnlycke Care joint venture is a long-term agreement between two organisations who have been working in partnership over the past decade; and are committed to meeting customer demand in the evolving healthcare landscape of Saudi Arabia and the wider region and contributing to the broader goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
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Sofia Lindqvist
Media & Financial Communications Manager
Email: sofia.lindqvist@molnlycke.com
Phone: +4672 255 35 09
About Mölnlycke®
Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Mölnlycke products and solutions are used daily by hospitals, health care providers and patients in over 100 countries around the world. Founded in 1849, Mölnlycke is owned by Investor AB and headquartered in Sweden. www.molnlycke.com
About Tamer
Established in 1922 by the late Dr. Mohammed Said Tamer, Tamer Group started as the first pharmacy in the Arabian Peninsula. Today, it is a leading business that stands as a trusted partner of choice for world’s leading partners in the healthcare, beauty and wellness, logistics, e-commerce and fast-moving consumer goods catering to the escalating needs of the Saudi and Middle Eastern communities. The group specialises in importation, distribution, and manufacturing. www.TamerGroup.com
About Tamer Mölnlycke Care
Tamer Mölnlycke Care is a strategic joint venture between Mölnlycke Health Care and Tamer Group, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. The venture focuses on manufacturing high-quality operating room solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste across healthcare providers in the GCC and MENA regions. With Mölnlycke’s increased ownership stake to 60%, the joint venture is set to expand its local production to include advanced wound care solutions, drapes, gowns, and emollients, with factory operations launching in 2025.
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