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Kuwait Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait football's brightest stars shine at Zain's annual Excellence Awards
KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait, the strategic partner of the Kuwait Football Association, honored the stars of the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League (Dawri Zain) season during the annual Excellence Awards, which brought together an elite group of Kuwaiti sports stars, media figures and sports personalities. The event marked the conclusion of the third season of Zain's strategic partnership with the KFA, reaffirming the company's commitment to supporting sports and youth in Kuwait, contributing to the development of Kuwaiti football, and encouraging players and coaching staff to achieve peak performance. The event was attended by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Football Association; Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs & Relations Officer at Zain Kuwait; senior KFA officials; members of the technical committee responsible for selecting this year's award winners; honored players; along with sports leaders and media representatives. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah stated: 'I am very pleased to be here today at Zain, this leading company that has provided tremendous and impactful support to the Kuwait Football Association over the past three years.' He added: 'I extend my sincere thanks to the Chairman, members of the Board of Directors, and Bader Al-Kharafi for this fruitful collaboration. This outstanding event and its excellent organization truly reflect their genuine commitment to the advancement of football in Kuwait.' He continued: 'It also brings me great joy to see this talented group of young players, who represent the future of Kuwaiti football. I wish them continued success and progress, to see them in the Premier League and eventually in our national teams.' He concluded: 'In collaboration with Zain, we at the KFA promise to provide even greater support in the upcoming season, which kicks off on September 14, aiming for an even more competitive and successful league. We will also place special focus on further developing the Under-20 League. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who contributed to this success.' In his remarks during the event, Waleed Al-Khashti said: 'It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Zain's Wonderful World, where we gather to celebrate the conclusion of an exciting sports season and to honor an elite group of athletes from the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League.' He added: 'We believe that the role of the private sector in supporting youth and sports is not optional, but a national responsibility and a cornerstone for building a vibrant and ambitious society. For this reason, we remain committed to supporting and motivating sports talent to excel, so that Kuwait's name continues to shine in regional and international arenas. One clear example of this is the great success of the Khaleeji Zain 26 tournament held earlier this year, which united the GCC nations here in Kuwait.' He further stated: 'At Zain, we view sports support as more than just a marketing partnership. Our aim is to instill a spirit of achievement and contribute to building an integrated sports ecosystem that leaves a positive impact on society. We take great pride in our partnership with the Kuwait Football Association, which has resulted in key milestones in recent years, and we look forward to an even more distinguished season ahead.' He added: 'We also believe that sports is an effective platform for instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, and discipline, values we are equally committed to fostering within our work environment at Zain.' He continued: 'Today, we honor an outstanding group of players and athletes who excelled last season, recognizing their exceptional performance on the field. We are also pleased to introduce a new addition to this event — honoring a group of talented youth players from the age categories — a gesture aimed at encouraging them at the start of their careers and nurturing their talents to become future stars.' He also said: 'I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Kuwait Football Association and the members of the technical committee who worked tirelessly with great professionalism to select this year's Excellence Award winners in a transparent manner.' He concluded: 'At Zain, we renew our deep commitment to supporting everything that helps elevate Kuwait's name, whether on the sports field or in the fields of innovation and technological progress.' This year, Zain honored winners in the following main categories, as announced at the beginning of the season: At the senior level, Mohammed Daham of Kuwait SC was named Player of the Season, receiving a prize of KD 10,000. His teammate Yousef Nasser earned the Top Local Scorer title, along with KD 5,000. Vitor Vieira from Fahaheel SC was recognized as the Top Professional Scorer, also receiving KD 5,000. The Goalkeeper of the Season award went to Saud Al-Houshan of Kuwait SC, who was awarded KD 5,000. Nebojša Jovović, also from Kuwait SC, was honored as Coach of the Season, taking home KD 3,000. The Rising Star of the Season title was awarded to Jassim Matar of Qadsia SC, with a prize of KD 2,000. Zain also celebrated standout performers in the youth divisions. In the Blue League (Under 21), Saleh Al-Mutheb of Kazma was named Best Player. His teammate Hussein Kankouni received the award for Best Goalkeeper, while Abdullah Al-Awadhi from Qadsia SC was the Top Scorer. In the Under 19 League, Fadhel Al-Sarraf of Qadsia SC claimed the Best Player title and also emerged as Top Scorer. His teammate Abdulaziz Abdeen was named Best Goalkeeper. In the Under 17 League, Abdullah Al-Rasheedi from Al-Arabi SC won Best Player. Ahmed Al-Hazzaa of Al-Salmiya SC was awarded Best Goalkeeper, and Jaber Sanan of Kazma was the league's Top Scorer. In the Under 15 League, Saad Al-Shammari of Qadsia SC was recognized as Best Player. His teammates Hussein Dashti received the Best Goalkeeper award, and Mohammed Al-Yousef earned the Top Scorer title. To ensure the highest level of transparency in the selection process, the KFA formed a technical committee at the beginning of the season, consisting of distinguished former national players and experts: Thamer Enad (Committee Head), Jamal Mubarak, Faisal Borqaba, Waleed Ali and Mubarak Al-Woqayan. Zain extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to them for their great efforts and high professionalism throughout the season. Zain expressed its pride in this partnership with the Kuwait Football Association, which has elevated the professional standards of Kuwaiti football competitions. This season, matches featured strong performances and widespread fan engagement. Zain firmly believes that the private sector plays a vital role in supporting sports and youth, not only through financial sponsorship, but by actively contributing to the creation of a sustainable sports environment that fosters excellence, innovation and higher competition levels locally. As this season concludes with the Excellence Awards, Zain reaffirms its commitment to continuing this leadership role in cooperation with the Kuwait Football Association, under a strategic partnership that includes sponsorship of the Premier League (Dawri Zain), HH the Amir's Cup, HH the Crown Prince's Cup and the First Division League. Zain affirms that its support for Kuwaiti sports will remain a fundamental pillar of its social responsibility strategy, with the goal of elevating national sports, inspiring future generations to excel, and helping Kuwaiti sports achieve honorable representation in regional and international competitions.
Arab Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Football's brightest stars shine at Zain's annual Excellence Awards
KUWAIT CITY, June 25: Zain Kuwait, the strategic partner of the Kuwait Football Association, honored the stars of the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League (Dawri Zain) season during the annual Excellence Awards, which brought together an elite group of Kuwaiti sports stars, media figures, and sports personalities. The event marked the conclusion of the third season of Zain's strategic partnership with the KFA, reaffirming the company's commitment to supporting sports and youth in Kuwait, contributing to the development of Kuwaiti football, and encouraging players and coaching staff to achieve peak performance. The event was attended by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Football Association; Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs& Relations Officer at Zain Kuwait; senior KFA officials; members of the technical committee responsible for selecting this year's award winners; honored players; sports leaders; and media representatives. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah stated: 'I am very pleased to be here today at Zain, this leading company that has provided tremendous and impactful support to the Kuwait Football Association over the past three years.' He added: 'I extend my sincere thanks to the Chairman, members of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Bader Al-Kharafi for this fruitful collaboration. This outstanding event and its excellent organization truly reflect their genuine commitment to the advancement of football in Kuwait.' He continued: 'It also brings me great joy to see this talented group of young players, who represent the future of Kuwaiti football. I wish them continued success and progress, to see them in the Premier League and eventually in our national teams.' He concluded: 'In collaboration with Zain, we at the KFA promise to provide even greater support in the upcoming season, which kicks off on 14 September, aiming for an even more competitive and successful league. We will also place special focus on further developing the Under-20 League. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who contributed to this success.' In his remarks during the event, Waleed Al-Khashti said: 'It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Wonderful World, where we gather to celebrate the conclusion of an exciting sports season and to honor an elite group of athletes from the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League.' He added: 'We believe that the role of the private sector in supporting youth and sports is not optional, but a national responsibility and a cornerstone for building a vibrant and ambitious society. For this reason, we remain committed to supporting and motivating sports talent to excel, so that Kuwait's name continues to shine in regional and international arenas. One clear example of this is the great success of the Khaleeji Zain 26 tournament held earlier this year, which united the GCC nations here in Kuwait.' He further stated: 'At Zain, we view sports support as more than just a marketing partnership. Our aim is to instill a spirit of achievement and contribute to building an integrated sports ecosystem that leaves a positive impact on society. We take great pride in our partnership with the Kuwait Football Association, which has resulted in key milestones in recent years, and we look forward to an even more distinguished season ahead.' He added: 'We also believe that sports is an effective platform for instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, and discipline, values we are equally committed to fostering within our work environment at Zain.' He continued: 'Today, we honor an outstanding group of players and athletes who excelled last season, recognizing their exceptional performance on the field. We are also pleased to introduce a new addition to this event — honoring a group of talented youth players from the age categories — a gesture aimed at encouraging them at the start of their careers and nurturing their talents to become future stars." He also said: 'I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Kuwait Football Association and the members of the technical committee who worked tirelessly with great professionalism to select this year's Excellence Award winners transparently.' He concluded: 'At Zain, we renew our deep commitment to supporting everything that helps elevate Kuwait's name, whether on the sports field or in the fields of innovation and technological progress.' To ensure the highest level of transparency in the selection process, the KFA formed a technical committee at the beginning of the season, consisting of distinguished former national players and experts: Thamer Enad (Committee Head), Jamal Mubarak, Faisal Borqaba, Waleed Ali, and Mubarak Al-Woqayan. Zain extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to them for their great efforts and high professionalism throughout the season. Zain expressed its pride in this partnership with the Kuwait Football Association, which has elevated the professional standards of Kuwaiti football competitions. This season, matches featured strong performances and widespread fan engagement. Zain firmly believes that the private sector plays a vital role in supporting sports and youth, not only through financial sponsorship but by actively contributing to the creation of a sustainable sports environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and higher competition levels locally. As this season concludes with the Excellence Awards, Zain reaffirms its commitment to continuing this leadership role in cooperation with the Kuwait Football Association, under a strategic partnership that includes sponsorship of the Premier League (Dawri Zain), H.H. the Amir's Cup, H.H. the Crown Prince's Cup, and the First Division League. Zain affirms that its support for Kuwaiti sports will remain a fundamental pillar of its social responsibility strategy to elevate national sports, inspire future generations to excel, and help Kuwaiti sports achieve honorable representation in regional and international competitions.
Web Release
27-03-2025
- Business
- Web Release
CFI Becomes Official Partner of Kuwait Basketball Association
By Editor_wr Last updated Mar 26, 2025 CFI, the region's leading online trading provider, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Kuwait Basketball Association (KBA) as the Official Partner for the 2025 Kuwait Basketball Season. This collaboration underscores CFI's commitment to supporting local sports and fostering community engagement. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony in Kuwait, in the presence of CFI Kuwait management and representatives from the Kuwait Basketball Association, including Dhari Barjas, President of the Federation, Thamer Al-Shanfa, Secretary General and Owaid Al-Anzi, Assistant Secretary of the Federation. The event marked CFI's latest initiative in driving meaningful engagement through sport. The collaboration will elevate the brand's visibility while contributing to the development of basketball and youth engagement in Kuwait. The partnership ensures strong visibility for CFI through multiple touchpoints, including broadcast, digital, and on-ground exposure. From social media coverage and in-venue branding, CFI's presence will be embedded throughout the remaining basketball season, reinforcing its role as an active supporter of sports in Kuwait. In line with its commitment to community engagement, CFI will also connect with fans through activations such as contests, MVP recognitions, and social media interactions that celebrate participation and sporting excellence. This partnership follows CFI's recent sponsorship of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) in Kuwait and its role as a Strategic Partner of Kuwait's Ya Hala Shopping Festival, further reinforcing the company's growing presence and long-term commitment to the country. Through these back-to-back initiatives, CFI continues to align its brand with meaningful moments that bring people together, whether through sports, culture, or community engagement. 'We're proud to partner with the Kuwait Basketball Association in a way that reflects CFI's broader commitment to performance, visibility, and meaningful community engagement,' said Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group. 'This collaboration strengthens our presence in Kuwait and connects our brand with the energy and excellence that sports bring to the region.' 'We are pleased to welcome CFI as an official partner of the Kuwait Basketball Association,' said Dhari Barjas, President of the Federation. 'This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating the visibility of the sport and building strong connections between the sports and business sectors in Kuwait.' 'Kuwait is an important part of our MENA expansion strategy, and this partnership is a step forward in deepening our local engagement,' said Loay Azar, MENA CEO at CFI. 'By supporting community-driven initiatives like basketball, we reinforce our commitment to being more than just a financial services provider—we're here to contribute meaningfully to the markets and communities we serve.' Through this partnership, CFI reinforces its core values of empowerment, growth, and excellence, boosting brand visibility while deepening its connection with the community. Just as CFI empowers traders in their financial journey, this collaboration reflects the brand's commitment to meaningful engagement beyond trading. CFI Becomes Official Partner of Kuwait Basketball Association Comments are closed.
Zawya
26-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
CFI becomes official partner of Kuwait Basketball Association
Kuwait – CFI, the region's leading online trading provider, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Kuwait Basketball Association (KBA) as the Official Partner for the 2025 Kuwait Basketball Season. This collaboration underscores CFI's commitment to supporting local sports and fostering community engagement. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony in Kuwait, in the presence of CFI Kuwait management and representatives from the Kuwait Basketball Association, including Dhari Barjas, President of the Federation, Thamer Al-Shanfa, Secretary General and Owaid Al-Anzi, Assistant Secretary of the Federation. The event marked CFI's latest initiative in driving meaningful engagement through sport. The collaboration will elevate the brand's visibility while contributing to the development of basketball and youth engagement in Kuwait. The partnership ensures strong visibility for CFI through multiple touchpoints, including broadcast, digital, and on-ground exposure. From social media coverage and in-venue branding, CFI's presence will be embedded throughout the remaining basketball season, reinforcing its role as an active supporter of sports in Kuwait. In line with its commitment to community engagement, CFI will also connect with fans through activations such as contests, MVP recognitions, and social media interactions that celebrate participation and sporting excellence. This partnership follows CFI's recent sponsorship of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) in Kuwait and its role as a Strategic Partner of Kuwait's Ya Hala Shopping Festival, further reinforcing the company's growing presence and long-term commitment to the country. Through these back-to-back initiatives, CFI continues to align its brand with meaningful moments that bring people together, whether through sports, culture, or community engagement. "We're proud to partner with the Kuwait Basketball Association in a way that reflects CFI's broader commitment to performance, visibility, and meaningful community engagement," said Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group. "This collaboration strengthens our presence in Kuwait and connects our brand with the energy and excellence that sports bring to the region." "We are pleased to welcome CFI as an official partner of the Kuwait Basketball Association," said Dhari Barjas, President of the Federation. "This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating the visibility of the sport and building strong connections between the sports and business sectors in Kuwait." "Kuwait is an important part of our MENA expansion strategy, and this partnership is a step forward in deepening our local engagement," said Loay Azar, MENA CEO at CFI. "By supporting community-driven initiatives like basketball, we reinforce our commitment to being more than just a financial services provider—we're here to contribute meaningfully to the markets and communities we serve." Through this partnership, CFI reinforces its core values of empowerment, growth, and excellence, boosting brand visibility while deepening its connection with the community. Just as CFI empowers traders in their financial journey, this collaboration reflects the brand's commitment to meaningful engagement beyond trading. About CFI: CFI Financial Group, established in 1998, is MENA's leading online trading broker with over 25 years of experience. Operating from key locations like London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo, CFI provides seamless access to both global and local markets. Offering diverse trading options across equities, currencies, commodities, and more, CFI delivers superior conditions, including zero-pip spreads, no commission fees, and ultra-fast execution. The company is a leader in AI-driven tools, offering intuitive and advanced solutions for traders of all experience levels. CFI fosters financial literacy through multilingual educational content and inspires excellence through partnerships with global icons like AC Milan, FIBA WASL, and MI Cape Town cricket team, as well as the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. With Seven-Time Formula One™ World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton as Global Brand Ambassador, CFI reflects a shared commitment to innovation and success while supporting cultural and community initiatives worldwide.
Trade Arabia
11-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Kuwait moves toward issuing ‘transit' visas to boost tourism
Kuwait is implementing tourist "transit" visas for those entering the country for a specific number of days before continuing their travels, following the success of the "Khaleeji Zain 26" Championship and its positive impact on tourism and the national economy, reported Arab Times. The sources explained that these visas will only be coordinated through Kuwait's national airlines, and visitors must apply for and obtain the visa before arriving in Kuwait. These visas cannot be renewed. Kuwait, as a major hub for global transit flights between Europe and Asia, stands to benefit from the large number of travelers passing through between the two continents, especially after the opening of Terminal 2 at Kuwait International Airport.
