Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries Ltd. (UGHI) was established in 1992 with its head office and facilities in Riyadh. The majority of UGHI shares are held by Unicharm Corporation of Japan. Unicharm, which was established in 1961, operates in more than 80 countries around the world and its products hold the number one position in Japan and many other countries due to their high quality and due to Unicharm’s proven R&D capability. For 2016, total consolidated sales exceeded USD 7 billion.