Four highlights of my week: Alaa Salonen focuses on product development and celebrates his son's birthday

Alaa Salonen, who moved from Iraq to Finland, runs two companies from Viiala: Monihoiva and MoniDose. In Akaan Seutu's "Four highlights of my week" series, locals from Akaa share the important events of their week.

Alaa Salonen's weekly highlights

Alaa Salonen is an entrepreneur from Akaa who has founded two companies in Viiala. Monihoiva provides care services, and MoniDose is developing an innovative medication dispenser that is revolutionising medication distribution in home healthcare.

Salonen's story is an inspiring example of how an immigrant entrepreneur can create significant value for Finnish society. Having moved from Iraq to Finland, Salonen has found his place in Akaa and is building an international health technology company from there.

Product development and family

The most important events of the week include both MoniDose medication dispenser product development work and family celebrations — his son's birthday is the highlight of the week.

Article originally published in Akaan Seutu on 8 December 2025.