2014 KSA News 1st April 2014: We are proud to announce the 10 finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year KSA 2014. Today EY announced the ten entrepreneurs shortlisted as finalists for the Saudi Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) award. The award honors noteworthy, high-growth Saudi entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and remarkable success in their businesses and communities alike. The winner will be announced on 6 April 2014 at a gala dinner to be held at the Laylaty One ballroom in Jeddah. This year's finalists include Saudi entrepreneurs, whose achievements have earned them widespread respect and recognition. The ten finalists include Rashid AlBallaa of National Net Ventures (N2V); Ahmed Hamdan of Optimal Technology Solutions (OTS); Lateefa Alwaalan of Yatooq; Kaswara AlKhatib of UTURN Entertainment; Loai Naseem of Lomar; Osama Natto of Innovative Business Solutions; Hazim Al-Dabbagh of SureFix; Shadi Khawandana of Special Direction; Shadi Zahid of Phenomenal PR & Events; and Naif Alqahtani of Logistics Solutions Services (LSS). Ahmed Reda, Office Managing Partner, Jeddah and EOY Leader at EY commented: “We give great importance to supporting start-ups and rewarding outstanding entrepreneurs. Over the years, the award has grown to become a source of strength and inspiration for generations of entrepreneurs the around the world. This year we look forward to bringing the program to Saudi Arabia and supporting the winner as he or she represents Saudi Arabia at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year in June.” Follow @EY_MENA for more information on the event & other EOY award ceremonies.