stc, the official sponsor and strategic partner of the Kuwaiti Football Association (KFA) for the 2021-2022, participated in the final match of the Crown Prince Cup, held under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The game was held at the Jaber International Stadium and attended by the Crown Prince, along with other governmental officials and Kuwait football family.
In line with the company strategy to support the local sports community and as the official sponsor of KFA, stc executives including engineer Maziad Alharbi, CEO of stc, as well as the Corporate Communications GM Danah AlJasem attended the final game and the closing ceremony. During the final match of the Crown Prince Cup, the Arabi Sporting Club were crowned champions for the eighth time in the club’s history after winning the final match against Kuwait Sporting club in a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout.
stc corporate communications team has prepared a set of interactive activities and surprises to the attending fans under “stc Village” that was built specifically for this final game. “stc village” included the Fan Zone area and many competitions and prizes for the fans who attended the final game to cheer on their favorite team.
On this occasion, the president of KFA, Sheikh Ahmed Youssef Al-Sabah said, “We are proud to have been honored by the presence of HH the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the final game, which reflects his highness ongoing support of the Kuwait sports community. HH the crown prince has always been keen to meet his Kuwaiti athletes’ sons to encourage them to be committed and professional to ensure Kuwait’s name is held high in all regional and international competitions.
AlSabah also thanked stc for its continuous support and sponsorship of the Kuwait Football Association activities as we share the same vision of developing players in all facets of football and work hand in hand towards a better future in sports.
Engineer Maziad Alharbi, CEO of stc, expressed his happiness for the company’s participation in the final game of the Crown Prince Championship as it falls under the strategic partnership with the KFA for the eighth consecutive year. He said, “We were honored by the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince, may God protect him, at the final match of the Crown Prince Cup in its 29th edition and we value his vision for the sports community and the Kuwaiti youth.”
Alharbi praised the diligent efforts made by KFA president, Sheikh Ahmed Youssef Al-Sabah, and the members of the association, to organize this tournament and achieve the successful outcome witnessed during the closing ceremony of this widely viewed and followed championship in Kuwait. He added that stc’s sponsorship and participation in the several activities under the umbrella of the Kuwait football association stems from our pioneering role in the private sector and from the corporate values stc draws on and the belief in the importance of the local sports scene and KFA’s role in reviving football in Kuwait. This will have a positive impact on both, the individual and society as a whole”
Alharbi said, “Since its inception, stc has regularly made concerted efforts to support the sports industry and has worked on expanding the local sports movement and supporting Kuwaiti youth athletes as part of its corporate social responsibility strategy.”
Alharbi added, “stc will continue its efforts in supporting the local sports community and other physical activities, firmly believing in the added value and benefits such initiatives bring to the younger generation. Promoting a healthier and active lifestyle is a priority that we not only encourage the younger generation to adapt, but also the work teams within the Company.”
Source: Press Release