Saudi boosts medical supply chains with a flurry of MoUs: Saudi Arabia’s giant med supplier Nupco inked six MoUs with big logistics players to streamline supply chain operations on the sidelines of the 2025 PIF Private Sector Forum, which took place last week on Wednesday and Thursday.

Here is a rundown of the agreements:

#1- Boosting last-mile services: Nupco inked an MoU with UAE-based freight forwarding and logistics outfit Aramex and another MoU with Smsa to collaborate on last-mile delivery by facilitating direct delivery of meds and specialized devices to patients, according to statements here and here. The firm also inked MoUs with international freight forwarding giants DHL and UPS to expand last-mile delivery and streamline supply chains of pharma products, according to a statement.

#2- Enhancing SME access to med supplies: The company also inked a cooperation agreement with the Kingdom’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) General Authority (Monshaat) to boost the movement and delivery of medical supplies, according to a statement.

#3- Boosting medical logistics across zones with Modon: It also signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) to establish logistics and industrial projects in the Kingdom. The pair are also looking to expand local participation in healthcare supply chains, according to a statement.

IN OTHER SAUDI SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATES-

Ceer strengthens its localization drive: Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand Ceer has signed 11 agreements worth SAR 5.5 bn (USD 1.5 bn) at the forum with mostly Saudi companies to shore up its manufacturing supply chain as part of a localization strategy, according to a press release from Wednesday.

What we know: Ceer will source HVAC systems from Zamil Central Air Conditioners, plastic injected parts from Zamil Plastic Industrial Company, and alloy wheels from Obeikan Glass Company and Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises. Other supply agreements include portable EV chargers from Saudi Company for Controls and Maintenance, blow parts from Arabian Plastic Industrial, small stampings from First Telecom Industries, and aluminum casting from Saudi Aluminum Casting Company. Ceer will also localize aluminum forged parts with CTR.

A push for localization: Ceer is hoping to design, engineer, manufacture, and sell some of Saudi Arabia’s first EVs by 2026, and it awarded a SAR 5 bn (USD 1.3 bn) construction contract for its plant to local contractor Modern Building Leaders. The company partnered with Saudi EV infrastructure firm EVIQ last October to install and expand the country’s EV charging infrastructure. Ceer is looking to source over 40% of its raw materials locally during its initial stage of operations.

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