Gulf Bank 642 Marathon partners with KRCS

Run for those who can’t at Gulf Bank 642 Marathon

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Gulf Bank has announced its partnership with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) for this year’s ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon’. The partnership encourages people to donate funds for medical aid to those who are unable to afford medical treatment in Kuwait.

All proceeds will go towards the provision of medical devices such as, pacemakers, cochlear devices, hearing aids, electric wheelchairs and stents. Donations can be made online through the dedicated icon on the marathon’s website, or through the web link https://donation.krcs.org.kw/en-US/Campaign. There will also be a dedicated donation booth across the four days leading up to the race and on the day of the marathon.

Awareness

Speaking of the partnership, Ahmed Al Amir, Assistant General Manager of external Communication at Gulf Bank, commented: “Each year, the ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon’ partners with a leading organization to raise awareness for a worthy cause. This year, Gulf Bank is pleased to confirm our partnership with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS). It is our honour to aid a local campaign that assists individuals in need of medication or healthcare, including those suffering from chronic diseases and disabilities. We thank you for your support and hope that this initiative will provide a platform to inspire individuals to support a notable cause that leads to the creation of a more empowered society.”

Lama Al Othman – Resource Mobilization Director at Kuwait Red Crescent Society, said: “We are thrilled with Gulf Bank’s decision to collaborate with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society for this year’s Gulf Bank 642 Marathon. The marathon will raise national awareness of the cause, as well as assist us in our goal of providing medical aid to those who need it the most.”

The 2017 ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon’ was an unprecedented success with 6,000 attendees representing over 130 nationalities. This year’s fourth Gulf Bank 642 Marathon will take place on November 17th, 2018 and has already received an overwhelming response from the public. The marathon has placed Kuwait on the map for international sporting events. It is the only road race in Kuwait to have received accreditation from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). The marathon also has the support of the Kuwaiti government and the private sector.

For event registration and more information, please visit www.gulfbank642marathon.com or the dedicated social media accounts@GulfBank642. Donate now to help raise much-needed funds for those suffering from chronic illness or disabilities through the website. From left to right: Ahmed Al Majed, Pro Vision; Salma Al Hajjaj, General Manager for Human Resources at Gulf Bank; Anwar Al Hasawi, Vice Chairman – Kuwait Red Crescent Society; Tony Daher, CEO at Gulf Bankand

Ahmed Al Amir, Assistant General Manager for External Communications at Gulf Bank. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the region, recently restated its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, to “achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls,” as the CEO of Alghanim Industries Omar K. Alghanim signed a Statement of Support for the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. The symbolic signing ceremony took place in the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry last week under the patronage of Her Excellency Ms Hind Al Sabeeh, Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Economic Affairs.

The event was organized by the Women’s Research and Studies Center of Kuwait University’s College of Social Sciences led by Dr Lubna Al-Kazi, in partnership with the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Alghanim Industries participated alongside a number of leading private sector entities, and was represented by the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Henning Schlutt.

Shedding light on Kuwait’s private sector efforts in promoting and accelerating gender equality in the corporate world, the event further solidified Kuwait’s commitment to the global 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Commenting on the initiative, Chief Human Resources Officer, Henning Schlutt, said: “At Alghanim Industries, we strongly believe in the principles of diversity and inclusion. Over the past few years, we have launched a number of initiatives and introduced a number of policies to support women leading their careers. Our participation in this initiative stems from our steadfast commitment to gender equality, and to the success of women in the corporate world.”

Alghanim Industries has actively prioritized gender diversity at the company. On March of this year, on International Women’s Day, the company launched a nationwide video campaign aimed at inspiring women in the private sector.