Musaed Al-Ghareeb and Zaid Al-Sane address the media.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 24: Warba Bank held a press conference announcing the details of Kuwait’s first Journalism Football Championship, which will take place under its sponsorship on December 11 and 12. The announcement was made in the presence of Warba Bank officials, journalists, and representatives from the Kuwait Electronic Media Union, the tournament’s official media partner.

During the conference, Ayman Salem Al-Mutairi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Warba Bank, expressed his appreciation for the attendance of media representatives from various platforms, including print, digital, audio, and visual.

He stated: “Warba Bank has ensured meetings with media outlets, print or digital, to announce the launch of the first football championship dedicated to the journalism sector and under the Bank’s sponsorship. This initiative reflects the strong connection and long-standing relationship between Warba Bank and the media sector.”

Al-Mutairi added that sports events play a crucial role in the banking sector, as they strengthen team spirit and institutional belonging, while reflecting the sector’s commitment to social responsibility. He emphasized that Warba Bank’s sponsorship of this inaugural championship aligns with its dedication to supporting youth and sports initiatives that enrich community life in Kuwait.

He noted that the tournament also serves as a message encouraging journalists to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, highlighting Warba Bank’s belief that sports not only strengthen the body but also instill positive values such as teamwork, determination, and perseverance.

“Our goal in organizing the first football tournament for Kuwait’s journalism sector is to offer participants an exciting, energetic, and enjoyable experience,” he added.

Al-Mutairi went on to explain: “The tournament will be held at Dasman and specifically in Al-Youssifi fields on December 11 and 12 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Sixteen teams will participate, each consisting of 10 players, with 7 on the field at a time. The competition will follow a knockout format, with the draw conducted once all teams are finalized. Each newspaper will receive complete team kits and may include professional players, provided that official documentation from the participating newspaper is submitted.”

He further clarified that the primary objective of this first-of-its-kind tournament is to provide journalists and their colleagues with a recreational opportunity, with prizes awarded to the first- and second-place teams.

Al-Mutairi extended his sincere appreciation to the strategic partners whose support is essential to the tournament’s success, praising their commitment to social responsibility. He also thanked all teams and sponsors involved in organizing the event.

On his part, Zaid Ali Al-Sane, Secretary-General of the Kuwait Electronic Media Union, praised Warba Bank’s sponsorship of the tournament, noting that the Bank’s ongoing support for social events reflects its distinguished role in public relations.

He added that this first journalism championship, covering both print and digital outlets, marks an important milestone, and he wishes all participating newspapers the best of luck.

Al-Sane concluded by emphasizing that such recreational tournaments strengthen connections among journalists in Kuwait, enhance their athletic skills, and highlight the role of civil society and the private sector in supporting leisure activities for professionals. He expressed his hope that this initiative would continue and evolve into broader, year-round sports programs.

Warba Bank has achieved significant success in a short period, establishing itself as a leader in Islamic banking services and ranking among the local banks with the largest number of shareholders, bringing it closer to all segments of society. This achievement reaffirms the Bank’s position as a trusted financial partner that delivers high-value products and services through innovation and social responsibility, in line with its vision “Let’s Own Tomorrow.”