EIRAD UPS honored for helping entrepreneurs

Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, recently honored EIRAD UPS for its dedication in supporting young entrepreneurs at a ceremony held in Jeddah.
EIRAD UPS, one of the largest express shipping and logistics solution providers in Saudi Arabia, is committed to supporting young entrepreneurs and has undertaken numerous initiatives to develop and support the entrepreneurial spirit of Saudi youngsters.
EIRAD UPS offered special shipment rates, logistics advice and business analysis to any of the young entrepreneurs participating or nominated in the program in order to assist with their fledgling business plans or endeavors. Also, program events were sponsored with participants receiving mentorship and access to industry knowledge.
The driving force behind these initiatives is the leadership of Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman.
UPS Saudi Arabia forms part of the EIRAD Holding Company, which has business ties to many multinational companies in the Kingdom, such as Northrop Grumman, Pakistan International Airlines and Saudi Jurong, in addition to its own subsidiaries EIRAD Travels and EIRAD Food.
The Prince Salman Young Entrepreneur Award was launched to encourage and support young businessmen and guide them to achieve success in future enterprises.
Prince Sultan bin Fahd, chairman of EIRAD Holding, said: “It is a great privilege and honor to be awarded with the Prince Salman Entrepreneurs Award. Young entrepreneurs are the pillars of the nation and an integral part of economic development and growth.”
Ahmad Al-Hazmi, deputy managing director, EIRAD Holding, said: “Prince Salman has always inspired us in developing our youth as future business leaders and this recognition gives us new spirit and devotion to develop and support young entrepreneurs.”