Zain celebrates 10 years of LOYAC's KON Program
During the ceremony, Hamad Al-Musaibeeh, Corporate Relations Department Manager at Zain Kuwait, honored the SweepyTech team, winners of the 'Most Innovative Idea' category, in recognition of their outstanding creativity in presenting solutions to social challenges and utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to serve environmental sustainability goals. The ceremony was joined by LOYAC Board Member Fetouh Al-Dallali.
This season was a special milestone, marking ten years since the program's launch by LOYAC in partnership with Babson College in the United States, with Zain's active participation throughout the decade. The program offered a rich training journey over several weeks, featuring interactive workshops, mentoring sessions, and field visits to enhance students' social entrepreneurship skills.
Al-Dallali honoring Al-Musaibeeh for Zain's long-standing support of the program.
A group photo of participants, organizers, and partners.
Over the past decade, the program has empowered hundreds of students aged 12–16, nurturing their abilities in critical thinking, teamwork, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. Zain expressed its pride in its long-standing partnership with LOYAC, which has spanned more than 21 years and resulted in numerous impactful initiatives that align with the company's sustainability strategy to support education, youth, and entrepreneurship.
This reflects Zain's belief in the role of the next generation in shaping a brighter future for Kuwait. Zain reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting programs that instill innovation and social responsibility in youth, equipping them with the tools to turn their ideas into pioneering projects that contribute to community development.
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