Kuwait City, September 05: Warba Bank celebrated the achievement of Kuwaiti player Awdah Saleh Al-Shalayhi, who secured a historic victory by winning first place in the “Tekken” competition at the latest edition of the Arab E-Sports League held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event featured nearly 50 players from 18 Arab countries, competing for valuable prizes totalling 100,000 Saudi Riyals.

Warba Bank emphasized the capabilities of Kuwaiti youth in achieving significant milestones in various e-sports tournaments. Al-Shalayhi’s win marked the first of its kind for Kuwait in Arab participation in the game.

Warba Bank remains committed to recognizing national sports talents, reflecting this dedication by honouring Al-Shalayhi during her visit to the bank. The award was presented by Ahmed Al-Qatami, Chief Retail Banking Officer Retail Banking Group.

Warba Bank continues its support for athletes and champions who achieve distinguished positions in global competitions, elevating Kuwait’s presence on international platforms. In celebration of this achievement, Mohannad Eissa Borhamah, Director Products & Segments Retail Banking Group at Warba Bank, expressed pride in Al-Shalayhi’s historic victory, highlighting the outstanding performance that brought great honour to Kuwait.

Warba Bank has recently launched a special “Game Edition” card tailored for e-sports enthusiasts. The special edition card offers exclusive benefits, including discounts with gaming platforms and electronic sports competitions, along with various promotional offers through the eSports store. The card also provides users with easy top-up and withdrawal options, seamless registration with digital wallets such as Apple Pay, and secure transactions in the world of eSports.

Borhamah noted that the card's functionality extends beyond secure and convenient financial transactions in the world of electronic sports. It can also be used internationally, enhancing its value for travel and online shopping at global retailers.

 Warba Bank remains dedicated to supporting Kuwaiti talents and aims to maintain its leadership in providing innovative digital Islamic banking services to individuals, cementing its role as a key player in the local market. Warba Bank is among the leading banks that have achieved significant success in recent years, especially in the field of digital Islamic banking services for individuals. This is one of the bank’s most distinguished achievements, reflecting its commitment to being close to all members of the community.