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Arab Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Football Association delegation attends 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay
KUWAIT CITY, May 17: A delegation from the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) took part in the 75th FIFA Congress, held on May 15 in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. The KFA was represented by Osama Hussein, Vice President for Technical Affairs, and Ayman Al-Husseini, a member of the Board of Directors. Osama Hussein actively participated in the official voting process on various resolutions presented during the congress. Meanwhile, Ayman Al-Husseini was selected as one of three observer representatives to oversee the electronic voting process, underscoring FIFA's commitment to transparency and integrity. On the sidelines of the event, the Kuwaiti officials held key meetings with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, as well as several other prominent sports figures. Discussions focused on strategies to advance Kuwaiti football, enhance its regional and international presence, and explore new development opportunities. The Congress agenda covered several important topics, including: The FIFA Annual Report A review of 2024 activities and events The financial statements for the previous year Elections for members of FIFA's Disciplinary, Ethics, Appeals, Governance, Audit, and Compliance Committees The event reaffirmed Kuwait's active role in global football governance and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its position within the international football community.
Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Zain congratulates Kuwait SC on winning Zain Premier League
Zain a proud strategic partner of the KFA in driving the growth of local sports KUWAIT: Zain participated in the crowning ceremony of Kuwait Sports Club as champions of the Zain Premier League (Dawri Zain) for the 2024/2025 football season, held on the sidelines of the final match of the Championship Group stage at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. The crowning of the champions was joined by the Chairman of the Kuwait Football Association, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Zain Kuwait's Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer, Waleed Al-Khashti, the Honorary President of Kuwait SC, Marzouq Al-Ghanim, Club President Khalid Al-Ghanim, club board members, and officials from both Zain and the KFA. Zain congratulated the players, management, and fans of Kuwait SC on securing the league title for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming their status as the most decorated club in the history of the Kuwait Premier League with a total of 20 titles. The club clinched the championship during the final round of the Championship Group by defeating Al-Arabi SC 2-1. KUWAIT: Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef and Waleed Al-Khashti crown the champions in the presence of Marzouq Al-Ghanim and Khalid Al-Ghanim. A season full of competition and excitement. Zain also congratulated Al-Arabi SC for securing second place and Qadsia SC for achieving third place, expressing its appreciation to all participating teams for demonstrating high sportsmanship and delivering a season full of excitement that entertained thousands of fans and followers. This crowning comes as part of Zain's strategic partnership with the Kuwait Football Association, under which the company serves as the official sponsor of the Association's activities and tournaments for the 2022–2026 seasons. The partnership includes support to the Zain Premier League (Dawri Zain), the Zain First Division League, HH the Amir's Cup and HH the Crown Prince's Cup. As the official sponsor of the KFA's activities, Zain offers seasonal prizes to players and fans, with a total value exceeding KD 60,000 per season — the highest prize value in the history of the Kuwaiti league. The company is currently preparing for its annual Excellence Awards ceremony to honor the top players and athletes of the season. Zain firmly believes in the key role the Kuwaiti private sector plays in supporting youth and sports, and in encouraging athletes to excel and elevate Kuwait's name on both regional and international stages. The company continues to fulfill this role through its consistent presence in supporting and sponsoring major sporting events and local athletes.
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
South Korea's buys up to 70,000 tons of corn
HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) in South Korea is believed to have purchased about 65,000 to 70,000 metric tons of animal feed corn to be sourced from optional origins in a private deal on Wednesday without issuing an international tender, European traders said on Thursday. The corn was believed to have been purchased by the KFA's Incheon section from trading house CHS at an estimated outright price of $242.90 a ton, cost and freight (c&f) included, for shipment to one port. The KFA's Incheon section is also called the Feed Buyers' Group. The corn is for arrival in South Korea around August 30. Reports reflect assessments from traders and further estimates of prices and volumes are still possible later. Shipment is between July 15 and August 15 if the corn is sourced from the US Pacific Northwest coast, and between June 21 and July 20 if sourced from the US Gulf. Shipments from South America are sought between June 21 and July 20, or between July 1-31 from South Africa. The volume to be supplied in the 65,000 to 70,000 ton range must be declared by June 1. The deal continues South Korean importers' heavy corn purchasing in the past two weeks, following declines in Chicago corn prices. South Korean buying is traditionally brisk ahead of the monthly world grains and oilseeds supply and demand report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which can cause market turbulence. The USDA report is due on Monday, May 12. A separate tender from South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) to purchase up to 140,000 tons of feed corn sourced only from South America or South Africa also took place on Wednesday.
Business Recorder
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
South Korea's KFA bought up to 70,000 T corn in private deal, traders say
HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) in South Korea is believed to have purchased about 65,000 to 70,000 metric tons of animal feed corn to be sourced from optional origins in a private deal on Wednesday without issuing an international tender, European traders said on Thursday. The corn was believed to have been purchased by the KFA's Incheon section from trading house CHS at an estimated outright price of $242.90 a ton, cost and freight (c&f) included, for shipment to one port. The KFA's Incheon section is also called the Feed Buyers' Group. The corn is for arrival in South Korea around August 30. Reports reflect assessments from traders and further estimates of prices and volumes are still possible later. Shipment is between July 15 and August 15 if the corn is sourced from the US Pacific Northwest coast, and between June 21 and July 20 if sourced from the US Gulf. Shipments from South America are sought between June 21 and July 20, or between July 1-31 from South Africa. The volume to be supplied in the 65,000 to 70,000 ton range must be declared by June 1. The deal continues South Korean importers' heavy corn purchasing in the past two weeks, following declines in Chicago corn prices. Corn firms; soy stays subdued with weather, trade talks in focus South Korean buying is traditionally brisk ahead of the monthly world grains and oilseeds supply and demand report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which can cause market turbulence. The USDA report is due on Monday, May 12. A separate tender from South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) to purchase up to 140,000 tons of feed corn sourced only from South America or South Africa also took place on Wednesday.
Korea Herald
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Son Heung-min voted top S. Korean footballer for 2024
South Korea captain Son Heung-min has been voted the country's top football player for 2024. The Korea Football Association on Monday announced Son, also skipper for the Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, as its Male Player of the Year for 2024. The KFA launched its annual awards in 2010, and Son has now been named the top male player for a record eighth time. Son previously won it for 2013, 2014, 2017 and then every year from 2019 to 2022. Son, 32, is second on the South Korean men's scoring list with 51 goals, seven behind Cha Bum-kun, and is tied for third with 133 caps, three back of Cha and the current national team head coach, Hong Myung-bo. Seattle Reign FC midfielder Ji So-yun was voted the Female Player of the Year for 2024. She is the record holder for the top women's award, having now claimed it for the eighth time. Ji, 34, leads all South Korean female players with 163 caps and 72 goals. The award winners were voted on by football journalists and members of the KFA's technical development committee. Son collected 109 voting points to hold off Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, the 2023 winner, by five points. Ji finished one point ahead of Suwon FC Women striker Kang Chae-rim at 62 points. Among other winners, Yang Min-hyeok of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) was voted the Male Young Player of the Year. Yang, 18, took the K League 1 by storm last year for Gangwon FC, winning the Young Player of the Year award and earning an MVP nomination. He signed for Tottenham last summer but was loaned to QPR in January. Kim Shin-ji of AS Roma was the Female Young Player of the Year. The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Italian side in February after starring for South Korea at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The KFA had to scrap plans to hold the awards ceremony in January when its president election was postponed to February. (Yonhap)
