Khaberni - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited today a Hikma Pharmaceuticals factory in As-Salt, and met with workers from various departments and directorates of the company.
She was received by the Chairman of the Board and the CEO of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Said Darwazah, Executive Vice President for Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, Mr. Tarek Darwazah, Advisor for Government Affairs in the Middle East and North Africa Dr. Salah Al-Mawajdeh, Vice President for Business Development and Regional Alliance Management in the Middle East and North Africa Mr. Karim Darwazah, and the manager of the Hikma factory in As-Salt Mr. Fares Al-Mawajdeh, along with a group of department heads and directors at the company.
Her Majesty toured the factory’s facilities and was briefed on the innovative quality control laboratory operations, and the scientific procedures and tests carried out to ensure all Hikma pharmaceutical products meet the highest predetermined quality standards.
During the visit, Her Majesty listened to explanations about initiatives and programs launched by Hikma such as "Hikma Women's Network", "Dream Big", and "Women of Hikma in the Field of Sciences", which aim to empower women and promote gender equality in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for a more inclusive work environment.
Her Majesty expressed her pleasure with the visit to Hikma that began with a dream by Dr. Samih Darwazah and launched from Jordan to the world. She praised the opportunities that are given to women and encouraged them to engage in scientific fields that serve this sector.
Her Majesty exchanged conversations with several women working in various departments including research and development, regulatory and medical affairs, marketing, pharmacovigilance, production, operations, and quality, listening to their success stories in their fields and the impact on their families and communities.
It is noted that Hikma Pharmaceuticals was established in Jordan in 1978 by the late Samih Taleb Darwazah, who was a prominent supporter of women's empowerment in the workplace, and believed in the importance of providing equal opportunities for professional growth. Today, women represent 36% of the workforce at Hikma's global locations, and 28% in Jordan.
