Colgate-Palmolive Company, a world leader in personal and household care products, was officially relaunched in Saudi Arabia in October of 1986 and in 1990, Colgate-Palmolive Arabia Ltd. (CPAL) was established as a joint venture between Olayan Saudi Holding Company and the New York-based company.

Headquartered in Dammam, CPAL manufactures three major product lines dedicated to producing soap and toothpaste. CPAL was established to serve both the Saudi market and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The joint venture also imports other Colgate-Palmolive products that are not manufactured locally.

Quick Facts

• established as a joint venture
• manufactures three major product lines: soap, toothpaste and shampoo