KUWAIT: Kuwait is gearing up for a historic sporting event as it hosts the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup titled ‘Khaleeji Zain 26’, from December 21, 2024, to January 3, 2025. This will be the fifth time the tournament is held in Kuwait, with Zain as the Title Partner for the football competition for the second consecutive time. Zain, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, is reaffirming its commitment to supporting major sporting events, enhancing Kuwait’s position as a key player in regional sports, boosting the development of football among the youth. The Arabian Gulf Cup, which began in 1970, has solidified its place as one of the most prominent sporting events in the region. The football competition underscores the unity, deep-rooted relations, and shared heritage of Gulf nations.

Zain announced its partnership during a ceremony held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, attended by Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Bedah Al-Mutairi; Secretary-General of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation, Jassim Al-Rumaihi and Zain Vice Chairman and Group CEO, Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi. (See Page 16)