ShareKUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait organized on Saturday, December 14, 2024, NBK Run that featured a wide range of activities and a remarkable closing ceremony. The 30th edition of the Run saw a massive turnout with more than 7,000 competitors, reaffirming NBK’s success in organizing events that consistently receive great public participation and trust from the community.
The final ceremony crowned 12 winners in the top three positions for the 10 km and 5 km races for both men and women. The event was attended by NBK Vice Chairman and Group CEO Isam Al-Sager; Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah; NBK Group Deputy CEO Shaikha Al-Bahar; NBK-Kuwait Deputy CEO Sulaiman Al-Marzouq; along with a number of executive management team, in addition to CEO of Al-Babtain Group Saleh Al-Babtain; CEO of Ooredoo-Kuwait Abdulaziz Al-Babtain; Vice President of EQUATE Sudhir Shenoy; AAW Deputy CEO Khalid Faisal Al Mutawa; CEO of Chayah Group Mohammad Al-Salem; while the Touristic Enterprises Company was represented by Abdullah Al Omani, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications.
Manal Al-Mattar, Deputy General Manager and Head of Corporate Communications at NBK, emphasized the importance of this event, which NBK has been organizing for three decades. She highlighted that it is the largest family-oriented entertainment event with developmental goals aligned with sustainable development in health, sports, and innovation. Al-Mattar also praised the efforts of various partners, organizations, and institutions, including the Emergency Medical Services, the Ministry of Interior, Kuwait Municipality, Touristic Enterprises Company, along with the event organizer, Suffix and Prismic the Run’s media partner. She noted that the goal is to continue organizing this race to maintain the high public trust that is renewed every year.
She added: “Health and sports awareness are essential to building a healthy society, and real development starts with changing behaviors. The bank will continue to adopt and support various events that encourage active and impactful change, with this sporting event being one of our most significant and largest community initiatives.” Al-Mattar also acknowledged the support of companies and institutions that believe in the goals of this sporting festival, including Al-Babtain, Equate, Ooredoo, Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Company, Chips from Chayah Group , and the Touristic Enterprises Company.
12 Champions
At the end of the race, NBK crowned 12 winners, the top finishers in the men’s and women’s categories, with cash prizes of KD 1000, 700, and 500 for the top three in the 10 km race, and KD 500, 400, and 300 for the top three in the 5 km race. NBK Group Deputy CEO, Shaikha Al-Bahar, CEO of Ooredoo-Kuwait, Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, AAW Deputy CEO, Khalid Faisal Al Mutawa, CEO at Chayah Group, Mohammad Al-Salem, and NBK General Manager, Foreign Corporate, Oil and Trade Finance, Pradeep Handa, presented the winners with their prizes.
Grand Prize: Nissan X-Trail by Al-Babtain Group
A new Nissan X-Trail, provided by Al-Babtain Group, was awarded to the winner in the grand prize draw at the end of the race under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The winner was selected from thousands of participants who had registered online for the race. CEO of Al-Babtain Group, Saleh Al-Babtain and NBK Group CEO, Isam Al-Sager presented the winner Eisa Haider with his prize.
Equate honors 30 disabled winners
As part of its exceptional partnership with Equate Petrochemical Company in the NBK Run, Equate sponsored the disabled participants in three categories: “Wheelchairs, Visually Impaired, and Leg ampute.” The company presented cash prizes of KD 500, 400, 300, 100, and 100 for the first five winners in each category (both male and female) for their 2.5 km race. NBK Vice Chairman and Group CEO, Isam Al-Sager and Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, CEO of Al-Babtain Group, Saleh Al-Babtain, NBK General Manager, Foreign Corporate, Oil and Trade Finance, Pradeep Handa, and Vice President of EQUATE, Sudhir Shenoy presented the winners with their prizes.
Exclusive prizes from Ooredoo
Ooredoo, the strategic partner, offered numerous prizes and surprises during the race, including exclusive prizes for the top finishers, such as iPhones, Apple Watches, and subscriptions to their “Shamil” packages. Additionally, Ooredoo awarded a winner in the grand prize draw a Platinum Line worth KD 5,000, with the draw supervised by the Ministry of Commerce. CEO of Ooredoo-Kuwait, Abdulaziz Al-Babtain and NBK-Kuwait Deputy CEO, Sulaiman Al-Marzouq presented the winner Faisel Al Rashaidi with his/her prize.
Tourism projects surprises
Tourism Projects Company provided 18,000 tickets to its facilities including the Winter Wonderland project and the South Sabahiya Park, which were given to all the participants in the NBK Run this year.
AAW Prizes
Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Company, through its brands “Intersport” and “Joe & The Juice” also presented prizes to the 12 winners in the race and four winners in the final draw - Arwa Alansari, Tarek Khalifa, Dina Esteteya and Rakan Alkanderi. The prizes were handed out by AAW Deputy CEO, Khalid Faisal Al Mutawa and NBK-Kuwait Deputy CEO, Sulaiman Al-Marzouq.
Chayah Group - Chips prizes
Chips presented Apple packages to two winners Dalal Alfadalah and Varun Babu. The prizes were handed out by CEO at Chayah Group, Mohammad Al-Salem and NBK-Kuwait Deputy CEO, Sulaiman Al-Marzouq.
Governor praises NBK Run
Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Governor of the Capital, emphasized the significance of raising awareness about the importance of exercise and actively promoting public health during his attendance at the NBK Run 2024, which saw the participation of various organizations. The Governor expressed his appreciation for the outstanding efforts of NBK’s leadership and team, who, in collaboration with various partners, organized and sponsored this inspiring sporting event. He highlighted how the race encourages individuals to engage in physical activities, such as running or walking, while also promoting the importance of maintaining good health.
The governor expressed his immense satisfaction with the diverse participation in the race, which included individuals of all age groups—seniors, youth, and women. He emphasized that this strong turnout highlights the importance of hosting additional events of this nature, which have a profound impact on enhancing the health and well-being of community members, promoting healthy behaviors, and combating chronic diseases.
Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali emphasized that, in line with its societal role, the Governorate actively supports, contributes to, and participates in efforts to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity. He further highlighted that the Governorate is committed to extending its support to all initiatives and campaigns that foster community awareness.
