THE MIDDLE EAST’S
5. Said Darwazah
• CEO
Company: Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Nationality: Jordanian
Residence: Jordan
Category: Pharmaceuticals
Darwazah’s father, Samih, founded Hikma in Jordan in 1978. Darwazah joined Hikma in 1981 and reassumed the CEO position in December 2025, having previously served as CEO and executive chairman. Hikma was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2005 and operates across EMEA and North America. In H1 2026, the group recorded revenues of $1.7 billion and had total assets of $5.8 billion. In 2025, Hikma treated 222 million patients globally, launched 84 new products, and invested $197 million in manufacturing capacity. Darwazah is also chairman of Royal Jordanian Airlines and the Queen Rania Foundation, among others.