AS part of its commitment to spread hope among all segments of Saudi society, the health care providers at Nahdi Company visited the Prince Ahmed School in Jeddah to raise awareness about diabetes and how to deal with various cases of diabetes. The visit included awareness lectures for the students and the presentation of educational leaflets about diabetes and how to prevent it as well as the method of dealing with diabetics. The visit found a positive interaction by the students who participated in asking questions which enriched the visit and achieved the desired goal. Diabetes in Saudi Arabia is one of the most important health issues that require strong cooperation among members of society, as 14% of the Saudi society suffers from diabetes. This increase was contributed due to the lack of awareness about healthy lifestyle among members of society. 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 productrange, 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.
