UPS has announced the successful delivery of the first batches of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia to support vaccinations of first citizens and expatriates
Saudi Arabia is the first Arab country to launch the Pfizer-BioNTech Jab, marking a breakthrough in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachid Fergati, UPS managing director for Middle East and Indian subcontinent, said, “UPS has proudly delivered the first batches of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Saudi Arabia, to support vaccinations of first citizens and expatriates in the country.
“Saudi Arabia is the first country in the Middle East that we are serving, and we are in position to continue delivering what matters to help stamp out the pandemic in the region.
“We have spent months developing new products, agile approaches and new capabilities to ensure we are fully prepared to deliver the vaccine at the right time, at the right temperature to communities all over the world, especially here in the region.
“We are honoured to work with UPS Healthcare partners in other countries to help deliver what matters in these times.”
