CEO
Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Iraq
At SAWA Group, our purpose goes beyond business — it is a mission to build a healthier, stronger, and more compassionate Iraq through integrity, innovation, and human commitment.
Since our founding in 2004, we have become one of Iraq’s leading pharmaceutical and healthcare groups — a name synonymous with excellence, reliability, and vision. Guided by ethics and foresight, we connect global expertise with local needs, ensuring access to world-class healthcare for every patient, physician, and community in Iraq.
With a nationwide distribution network, advanced logistics, and nearly 1,000 dedicated professionals, SAWA stands as a pillar of trust — empowering healthcare providers, advancing science, and representing international partners with professionalism and care.
As we expand into manufacturing, research, and sustainable development, our focus remains deeply human. Through the SAWA Foundation for Humanitarian Work, we extend our impact beyond medicine — supporting the vulnerable and fostering hope across Iraq.
We believe true progress is measured by the lives we improve and the trust we build — together, moving Iraq toward a healthier and more humane future.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Innovation & Knowledge
Partnerships
Reliability & Commitment
Quality
Integrity
Innovation & Knowledge
Partnerships
Reliability & Commitment
Quality
Trusted Partner in
Iraqi Healthcare
One of the pioneers in the Iraqi Pharmaceutical market since 2004 and its now one of the driving forces in the Iraqi healthcare market, with a team of over 1000 passionate employees dedicated to improving patient lives.
Our extensive distribution network, comprised of strategically located agencies and a robust fleet, ensures the efficient and timely delivery of vital healthcare products throughout Iraq. This powerful combination of skilled personnel and comprehensive reach empowers us to serve the Iraqi healthcare community effectively.
Skilled People.
Advanced
Technology.
Broader Impact.
Our vision is rooted in our commitment to promoting high-standard products and services, advancing medical care, and improving patient outcomes.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life. This belief fuels our dedication to providing access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines across both the public and private sectors throughout Iraq.
Evolving for the Future of Healthcare
SAWA Group is currently evolving into a structured corporate system, uniting our activities across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, logistics, and industrial development. In the coming years, we aim to establish a holding company to strengthen integration, efficiency, and our position as a regional leader in sustainable healthcare growth.
Nationwide Coverage Across Iraq
We ensure nationwide coverage in Iraq by using advanced delivery systems and a skilled team, upholding approved standards with support from our medical detailing and sales teams for reliable, safe, and prompt product and information delivery
How it started
From our first drug store in 1996 to a nationwide network today — SAWA Group has grown with one mission: better healthcare for Iraq.
AlHikma Drug Store (Diyala)
SAWA Scientific Bureau
Al-Warkaa scientific Bureau
SAWA Group (Amman)
SAMA SAWA (Erbil)
SAWA Charity Foundation
SAWA FARMS
SAWA Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing Facility
How we work
At SAWA we tackle every vital task and operation with a professional and hands on approach. This enable us to meet various business objectives in a timely and efficient manner, accuracy, and successful accomplishment at highest quality to the different business objectives.
Submitting required documents to ensure product compliance with legal and technical regulations, including labeling, packaging, and instructions for use. Coordinating with manufacturers to obtain all necessary information and fulfill any country-specific registration requirements.
Our sales team of well-trained Medical Representatives dedicated to targeting our HCP, ensuring effective delivery of medically approved scientific messages. Supported by our sales representative team which is fully focused on sales activities and collections from pharmacies and distribution sites (DS), maintaining robust ethical business relationships and driving growth.
SAWA’s warehousing and distribution operations strictly adhere to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and ISO storage standards. To ensures that all products are handled, stored, and delivered with the highest levels of safety, reliability, and compliance.
We conduct comprehensive market research to stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities, allowing us to make data-driven decisions and refine our strategies.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and efficacy of our products through rigorous pharmacovigilance practices, monitoring and addressing any issues that may arise to protect patient health.
Our commitment is to guarantee that our products maintain safety, efficacy, and adherence to all regulatory standards at every stage of the supply chain.
Iraq
- Al-WARKAA Scientific Bureau
- SAMA SAWA Scientific Bureau
- ADEN Scientific Bureau
- SAMA BABEL Scientific Bureau
- SAWA Scientific Bureau
- SAMA SAWA Company
