Kuwait, 23 October 2024: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Suffix Events in preparation for the third season of the KIB | The Stadium tournament, set to take place in 2025. Featuring numerous local and international teams, the tournament aims to strengthen Kuwait’s status as a sports destination, while also spotlighting emerging young Kuwaiti talent and celebrating their diverse athletic achievements.

Commenting on the occasion, Marwa Marafie, Manager of Marketing and Corporate Communications at KIB, said: “We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the third season of the KIB | The Stadium tournament, which has proven to be a tremendous success in its previous two editions and has garnered significant audience engagement. This third edition reflects our unwavering commitment to social responsibility and our ongoing support for youth and sports in Kuwait. It also underscores our dedication to enhancing our role as an active community partner and reinforces our position as a leading bank supporting comprehensive development in the country.”

Marafie added: “We are proud to sponsor this tournament, which has become a highly anticipated annual sporting event, and we look forward to even greater achievements in this new edition with the support of the Bank's executive management, represented by Vice Chairman and CEO Raed Jawad Bukhamseen and General Manager of the Retail Banking Department Othman Tawfeqe. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the participants, athletes, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the success of this major event over the past years.”

From his side, Ahmed Al-Majed, the Chief Operations Officer of Suffix Events, expressed his excitement over the renewal of the strategic partnership with KIB to organize the innovative KIB | The Stadium sports tournament. He also highlighted the importance of this partnership in supporting sports and community events, noting that the collaboration reflects both parties' commitment to enhancing Kuwait's position in this field.

Al-Majed said: “After a successful journey in organizing sports events in Kuwait and the region, we return in 2025 with the largest and most diverse edition of KIB | The Stadium yet. We will host top local and international athletes, bringing back the long-awaited atmosphere of international competition to Kuwait. This achievement is the result of our continuous efforts since 2008, during which we have contributed to elevating Kuwaiti sports. KIB | The Stadium is a true reflection of our shared vision to support and advance sports in Kuwait.”

It is worth noting that sports are a key component of KIB's comprehensive social responsibility program. The Bank organizes and sponsors a variety of sports activities and events in Kuwait and consistently strives to promote a sports culture within the community. KIB is also committed to supporting young athletes who have achieved remarkable success and elevated Kuwait’s name and flag on the international stage.

By launching a wide range of initiatives and events, KIB reaffirms its commitment to supporting and developing the community. The Bank aims to make a positive and tangible impact on all segments of society, with a special focus on showcasing Kuwaiti achievements in various fields, particularly in sports.