UPS has successfully delivered the first batches of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia becomes the first Arab country to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech jab.

UPS managing director for Middle East and Indian subcontinent Rachid Fergati said the delivery would support vaccinations of first citizens and expatriates.

“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,” he said.

“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.”