Kuwait City, Jan 07: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait has recently announced sponsoring the third Arab Elite Tennis Championship that was held in the Qatari Capital, Doha, in the period from 24 to 28 December, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, with 16 players participating from nine Arab countries and that was concluded with the Tunisian player, Mohammad Aziz Douqas, winning first place over the Syrian, Mohammad Hazem, in the final match.

This sponsorship is a reflection of ABK’s keenness to consolidate its presence in the region, contribute to the success of diverse events, and establish valuable business partnerships that highlight the pivotal role the Bank plays in the field of societal responsibility whether locally or regionally, hence, resulting in enhanced activities as part of its social responsibility program.

The event was attended by Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait’s Head of Private Banking, Mr. Mohammed Talib Behbehani, and Corporate Communications’ Senior Manager, Ms. Yasmeen Al Salem, who participated in the coronation ceremony that was held after the final match which witnessed fierce competition among players. On this occasion, Mr. Behbehani commented that sponsoring this event reflects the strong business relationship that is established between Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and the Arab Tennis Federation and falls within the Bank’s comprehensive and diverse social responsibility program. He, further, pointed out that it was not the Bank’s first sponsorship of the Arab Elite Tennis Championship nor will it be the last as the coming period will witness sponsoring more sports tournaments.

Moreover, Mr. Behbehani shed the light on the significant role this tournament plays as a preparatory station for Arab tennis players to participate in future international championships and the fact that it includes an elite group of the best players in the Arab world attributed to sponsoring such a sophisticated event.

Commenting on the Bank’s sponsorship of the championship, he emphasized the great attention placed by Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait on sports and encouraging young people to engage in physical activity to maintain their overall well-being.
ABK has also contributed to the success of many sports tournaments which lead to strengthening its position in the Kuwaiti society among all segments and that align with its social responsibility strategy which undergoes continuous improvement, he added.

Concluding his statement, Mr. Behbehani praised the great efforts that have been exerted by the Arab Tennis Federation, led by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah that he attributed the success of this tournament to, expressing his pride and pleasure for the Bank’s participation in the event which strengthens its societal presence and help meet the needs of all customer segments in the Kuwaiti society.

Since its establishment in 1967, ABK has progressed to become one of the leading Kuwaiti banks in the region that offers a wide array of personal, corporate, and private banking products and services. ABK also provides a broad range of local, regional, and global investment solutions and services through its subsidiary, ABK Capital.

Across the region, the Bank offers individuals and corporates the convenience of comprehensive banking and financial services in the Egyptian market through ABK-Egypt’s network of 44 branches.

This is in addition to ABK’s three branches located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates, servicing both Kuwaiti and Emirati individual and corporate clients.

ABK is a strong supporter of Central Bank of Kuwait and Kuwait Banking Association’s 'Let's Be Aware' awareness campaign. Through its various initiatives, the Bank aims to promote financial inclusion by educating Kuwaiti society about customer rights, responsibilities, and the different types of banking and special needs services. Additionally, ABK consistently provides strategic information on how to avoid banking and financial fraud, loan application requirements, digital services, and more.