3M, described as a global science-based company that inspires creative collaboration, has unveiled the start of construction of its largest manufacturing facility in the MEA region, which will be located in Dammam.
The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony, which 3M held in the Dammam 3rd Industrial City, in the presence of Saleh Al-Rasheed, director general of the Saudi Industrial Property Authority; and H. C. Shin, 3M EVP for international operations.
“3M has plans to continue to increase our localization effort in Saudi Arabia,” said Shin. “As a global leader in developing innovative solutions, our goal is to play an important role in the Kingdom’s effort to diversify its economy through knowledge and technology transfer. We will work closely with the Saudi government to enhance our manufacturing investment plans, invest in specialized research and development centers, and create high-value, technically sophisticated jobs.”
Abdullatif A. Al-Othman, governor and chairman of the board of directors of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), said: “In addition to creating jobs for Saudis and locally manufacturing products, the research conducted and knowledge transferred at this site will pay further dividends to our partnership, creating win-win outcomes for both 3M and Saudi Arabia for years to come.”
Spread over 50,000 sqm, 3M’s manufacturing facility in Dammam will be built on three phases over a span of five years. By 2020, 3M aims to manufacture locally products related to air quality, identity management, oil and gas, corrosion protection as well as products related to infrastructure and health care markets. Initially covering the needs of the Saudi local market, 3M manufacturing facility will be developed to become a regional source of supply for other countries in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
3M has been present in the Kingdom since the 1980s.
3M to build manufacturing facility in Dammam
3M to build manufacturing facility in Dammam
Momcozy promotes maternal health education across Kingdom
Building on its global leadership in mother-centric innovation and breastfeeding solutions, Momcozy, the “world’s No.1 wearable breast pump,” has partnered with the Mabrook Initiative, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest maternal health education programs supported by the Ministry of Health and Riyadh Health, to enhance postnatal education and breastfeeding awareness inside hospitals across the country.
As one of the primary partners of the initiative, Momcozy brings global expertise in breastfeeding education and modern maternal care — trusted by millions of mothers across more than 60 countries — to enhance the initiative’s reach and impact across the Kingdom. Operating across more than 25 public and private hospitals in key regions, including Riyadh, the western region and the Eastern Province, the program reaches 200 mothers daily, more than 6,000 mothers monthly and nearly 72,000 mothers annually, covering about 15 percent of all births in Saudi Arabia annually.
Through the partnership, Momcozy delivers professional health education inside participating hospitals, with a strong focus on breastfeeding awareness and practical breast pump guidance. This includes providing mothers with dedicated maternity packages that support them through the first days of postpartum with greater clarity and confidence. This educational support helps mothers overcome early breastfeeding challenges, adopt comfort-led pumping practices, and improve their breastfeeding experience, while also assisting hospital teams in delivering consistent, evidence-based guidance to families.
With a multi-city reach and a nationwide educational mandate, the Mabrook Initiative is establishing one of Saudi Arabia’s most scalable maternal support ecosystems by delivering structured, evidence-based guidance directly within hospitals. As part of these efforts, Momcozy contributes to advancing Vision 2030 health goals by supporting breastfeeding awareness and providing practical, evidence-based resources that help strengthen early maternal care across participating hospitals.
Lalaina Rabary, marketing manager at Momcozy, said: “We are proud to contribute to the Mabrook Initiative and to support mothers across Saudi Arabia during such an important stage of their journey. Through our educational materials and guidance, our goal is to ensure that every mother has access to comfort, knowledge, and confidence in the first days after childbirth. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to maternal well-being and our support for the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its national health priorities.”
Momcozy KSA’s popular M9, M5, and M6 wearable breast pumps, widely used across Saudi Arabia, also play a role in this mission. Designed for convenience and flexibility, these hands-free models provide comfort-driven pumping that enables mothers to breastfeed with ease at home, at work, or on the move, reflecting Momcozy’s commitment to modern, accessible breastfeeding solutions.
Momcozy joined the program from its early stages and will continue supporting the initiative throughout its current cycle, which runs until 2026. This commitment reflects the brand’s dedication to empowering mothers beyond products by actively contributing to national health goals and strengthening the ecosystem for maternal and child well-being in Saudi Arabia. As the initiative grows, Momcozy plans to further expand its contributions in alignment with the needs of participating hospitals and families across the Kingdom.
