Our History
Every milestone tells a part of Our Story
Al Adeeb Pharma prides itself on its rich history as an Iraqi family-run business that has been passed down through multiple generations, spanning nearly 80 years since its beginnings.
challenges faced throughout the years, one thing has remained constant - the family's dedication to provide pharmaceutical products at the highest international and ethical standards.
1945
Adeeb Kalo’s eldest brother
Establishes New Pharmacy in Al Mousel, Iraq.
1958
Adeeb Kalo
Graduates from Royal College of Pharmacy in Iraq.
1960
Adeeb Kalo
Establishes His First Pharmacy
1962
Adeeb Kalo
Becomes Agent of Many Pharmaceutical Companies, and Medical and Dental Supplies.
1965
Adeeb Kalo
Goes in partnership with his Eldest Brother and Establishes New Drug Store in Baghdad.
1976
Government
takes control of importing all pharmaceuticals. Adeeb continues drug distribution locally.
1978
Adeeb Kalo
Opens New Pharmacy and New Drug Store in Baghdad
1991
Adeeb
Moves his Business from Al Mousel to Baghdad.
2003
Government
Allows Private Sector to Import Drugs Again.
2003
Al Adeeb
Forms Strong Partnerships and Establishes Al Najat Pharma.
2004
Adeeb’s Son
Faris Kalo, becomes the general manager of Al Adeeb Pharma
2008
Al Adeeb
Grows into Al Adeeb Scientific Drug Bureau.
2012
Al Jibal Scientific Drug
Al Jibal Scientific Drug bureau is launched in Iraq.
2013
Al Adeeb
Distribution for GSK in Iraq.
2014
Al Adeeb Pharma Co.
is established as an overarching offshore company.
2019
Al Adeeb Pharma Co.
Launched Ace Medical, a Jordanian free zone company to import, store and ship products to Iraq.
2021
Al Masarrah scientific Drug Bureau
is established as an overarching offshore company.
2026
Al Adeeb Pharma scientific Drug Bureau
is established as an overarching offshore company.
