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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
ALSAYER Group's sponsorship powers the success of the inaugural West Asian Laser Run Championship in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: ALSAYER Group is proud to have supported and sponsored the 2025 West Asian Laser Run Championship, held at Sheikh Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Al-Nasr Sports Club, Kuwait. The event concluded with great success for the host nation, as Kuwait won 7 medals across various age categories. This inaugural West Asian Laser Run Championship was the first official competition of its kind in Kuwait, held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. His generous support played a vital role in making this championship a landmark moment for the region's modern pentathlon movement. Organized by the West Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (WAMPC) in partnership with the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, the championship brought together 66 male and female athletes from seven countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, Iraq, and Kuwait. Across the event, 11 competitions were held, and 33 medals were awarded to the top performers. The event was driven by the dedication of over 30 young volunteers, including founding members of the club and federation, demonstrating the strong leadership and community commitment of Kuwait's youth. Distinguished attendees included WAMPC President Hussein Al-Abdulwahab, Vice President Nasser Al-Waleed, and ALSAYER Group delegates: Ibrahim Al Fouzan, Senior Business Director and Vice Chairman of the Sustainability Committee, Abdulaziz AshurSaid Kiradoh, Group Chief Financial Officer, Nehad Al-Haj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence, and the Corporate Excellence Team. 'At ALSAYER Group, we believe in the power of sport to shape future leaders and build bridges across cultures,' said Nehad Al-Haj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence at ALSAYER Group.'Supporting initiatives like the West Asian Laser Run Championship reflects our long-standing commitment to youth development, community engagement, and national pride. We are honored to play a part in empowering young athletes on their journey to excellence.' As a company deeply committed to supporting youth and sports development in the region, ALSAYER Group is proud to have contributed to the success of this event. We extend our sincere appreciation to all participating athletes, organizers, volunteers, and esteemed guests whose presence and efforts made this championship a true celebration of sporting excellence. Together, we move forward building a stronger, more connected sporting future for our youth, both regionally and internationally.
Arab Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait unveils new initiatives to boost domestic tourism this summer
KUWAIT CITY, May 19: The Standing Committee for Celebrating National Holidays and Occasions convened on Sunday to discuss several key initiatives aimed at promoting domestic tourism during the summer season. The meeting, held at Seif Palace, was chaired by the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. It was attended by Sheikha Amthal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairperson of the Voluntary Work Center, and other committee members representing various official bodies. Minister Al-Mutairi presented a series of recommendations to stimulate domestic tourism, including the creation of a dedicated tourism website that would outline approved initiatives and adhere to established standards. He also proposed facilitating transit visa procedures in the coming period and extending the operating hours of shopping malls throughout the summer. Additionally, the committee discussed plans for a range of recreational activities, including theatrical performances, and the inclusion of events organized by the Tourism Enterprises Company in the "Hayakum" application — a comprehensive platform designed to showcase all national events in coordination with relevant authorities. During the meeting, the committee reviewed special summer offers presented by Jazeera Airways in collaboration with Kuwait Airways. A visual presentation was also given by the Hayakom digital platform team, highlighting the various tourism, sports, and cultural events listed on the platform. This included activities from the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, as well as initiatives under the Gardenia project. The Touristic Enterprises Company also provided a comprehensive update on its ongoing projects and progress. In addition, the committee's evaluation and quality control team presented a report on its work. Among the proposals discussed was the creation of a comprehensive tourism guide for Kuwait, as well as promotional packages offered by local hotels at competitive prices to further encourage domestic tourism.
Kuwait Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait's disabled weightlifting team wins gold, silver
BILISI: The disabled weightlifting team with officials. TBILISI: The Disabled Weightlifting team participated in the World Cup held in Tbilisi, Georgia, headed by Ibrahim Al-Mashaan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Sports Club for the Disabled, the team manager, Adel Al-Rajeeb, Chairman of the Paralympic Weightlifting Committee, Ashwaq Al-Attar, administrator, coach Mohammed Al-Dosari, and players Faisal Al Dosari and Mona Al-Shatti. Mona Al-Shatti won the gold medal in the 55-kilogram weight class and Faisal Al-Dosari won the silver medal in the 54-kilogram weight class. Faisal Al-Dosari won the silver medal with a weight of 54 kilograms. We dedicate this victory to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport Bashar Abdullah, Honorary President of the Paralympic Committee Sheikha Sheikha Al-Abdullah, members of the Kuwait Paralympic Committee and the Kuwaiti people.
Kuwait News Agency
12-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia eye closer media coop.
Media KUWAIT, May 12 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and Saudi Information Minister Salman Al-Dosari on Monday discussed ways of promoting Kuwaiti-Saudi media cooperation. The Saudi minister is in Kuwait to partake in the 28th meeting of the information ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, held in Kuwait. During the meeting, both sides also tackled how to consolidate the media partnership and share professional and technical experience in the traditional and digital media in a way that contributes to buttressing the joint media message and bolstering its regional and international presence. They, further, looked into mechanism of cooperation in the areas of media training and qualification and share of media delegations, as well as joint programs and workshops that contribute to upgrading the efficiency of national staff and developing media content. (end)
Kuwait News Agency
11-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait Minister of Info. discusses media cooperation with Lebanese counterpart
الإعلام KUWAIT, May 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, met on Sunday with Lebanese Minister of Information Paul Morcos, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of media and culture. During the meeting, both sides emphasized the deep relations between Kuwait and Lebanon, as well as their keenness to strengthen media cooperation. The two sides discussed strengthening existing agreements in media-related areas, highlighting the importance of exchanging expertise, boosting media training and joint production, as well as improving coordination in covering cultural events. Both parties affirmed the importance of unified media efforts to address common challenges and promote dialogue and shared Arab values. (end)
