Zain officials seen with Ibrahim Al Rubaian.

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced its sponsorship of Kuwaiti motorbike champion Ibrahim Al Rubaian during his participation in Dakar Rally 2017. Al Rubaian is the first Kuwaiti racer to participate in this rally, considered the biggest and most challenging in the world, which commenced from Paraguay, South America.

Zain expressed its pride in supporting the Kuwaiti champion as part of its belief in the competencies of Kuwaiti athletes. Al Rubaian displayed impressive skill and determination during his past participations in several regional and international competitions, which saw him attaining many titles that add to Kuwaiti sporting accolades.

Al Rubaian represents Kuwait for the first time in Dakar Rally, which is considered the biggest and most challenging motorsport rally in the world. Racers will travel 10,000 Kilometers in harsh and rocky roads throughout 14 days in three South American countries; Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Zain wishes the Kuwaiti racer all the best of luck during his participation in the rally, which started on January 3rd. The company is proud to support local talents, and remains committed to supporting and sponsoring different types of sports, emphasizing its dedication to the elevation of Kuwaiti youth and sports.