Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior patronized here yesterday the awarding ceremony of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Saudization Prize for private enterprises in its sixth season. Upon arrival at the venue, Prince Naif was received by Minister of Labor Dr. Ghazi bin Abdulrahman Al-Gosaibi and a number of officials. A speech ceremony was held on this occasion. In an address on the occasion, Dr. Al-Gosaibi expressed his thanks to and appreciation of Prince Naif for supporting Saudization plans. He said,"Saudization is the only way to a bright future for our youth, and our young people are the only way to a bright future of the homeland". Speaking on the occasion, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz expressed happiness for participating in the event in which some of the national establishments are honored because they have attracted and recruited the Saudi youth attaining a high rate of Saudization in a manner that meets the aspirations of the state and conforms with the responsibilities of the businessmen towards the youth. 'Saudization in its noble concept and purpose is a religious demand and a national duty and an economic and social requirement', he said, noting that keeping the youth, who constitute the pillars of the future, away from the dangers of unemployment, is a great humanitarian achievement that should be thanked and rewarded by Allah Almighty. He pointed out that 'enabling the youth to serve their country and help their families comes at the top of the rights of the homeland which should be taken into account by the establishments and firms'. --MORE
