KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced sponsoring the women’s handball and volleyball teams at Salwa Al-Sabah Sport Club during the fall/winter season; its latest effort to support the growth and development of Kuwait’s sports sector and the advancement of its athletic talents. This comes as part of Burgan Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility program and steadfast commitment to incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its operations and activities. It also reflects the Bank’s dedication to empowering Kuwaiti women to excel in their fields of interest and to represent the nation in the different regional and international arenas.
“We are delighted to collaborate with an esteemed sporting club such as Salwa Al-Sabah and to extend our support to its outstanding women’s handball and volleyball teams following their great achievements both regionally and internationally,” commented Kholoud Rida AlFeeli, Deputy General Manager – Corporate Marketing and Communication at Burgan Bank. “This sponsorship is a testament to our firm belief in the great value sports add to our youths’ mental, physical, and emotional development as well as our dedication to empowering aspiring female talents across various fields, especially sports.”
“On behalf of the Club and the women’s handball and volleyball teams, I would like to thank Burgan Bank for their steadfast support for Kuwait’s athletic talents who continue to raise our flag high at the most respected tournaments and championships worldwide,” Sheikha Naima Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Salwa Al-Sabah Sport Club, said.
“At Salwa Al-Sabah Sport Club, athletic achievements aren’t only measured by performance and medals won, but more importantly, by the character development that our athletes go through. That’s why, we are honored to collaborate with a proactive institution such as Burgan Bank, which shares our dedication to creating a healthy environment where our youth can develop necessary life skills.”
This sponsorship comes as an extension of Burgan Bank’s support for several women’s teams and individual female athletes, including Kuwaiti Olympians Amal Al-Roumi, Ameena Shah, Lara Dashti, Jude Tawfiq and Soaad Al-Faqaan, in addition to Kuwait Women’s Football League (KWFL). The Bank also continues to contribute actively to fostering a healthier lifestyle for Kuwaiti men and women of all ages by sponsoring mega sporting events, such as the Flare Festival.