Al-Sayer supports Fikra training program’s third edition launch
Lexus partners to empower new generation of entrepreneurs
KUWAIT: In support of the strategic CSR commitment towards national youth, who are pillars for the sustainable development of the country, Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Lexus, one of the Al-Sayer Group Holding Companies partnered with Fikra Program’s 3rd edition intensive entrepreneurship training.
The launch press conference was held under the kind patronage of Khaled Al-Roudan, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Acting Minister of State for Youth Affairs and was attended by Ibrahim Al-Fouzan Vice Chairman Sustainability Steering Committee representing Al-Sayer.
According to Ibrahim Al-Fouzan “Such strategic youth initiatives are important from a sustainability standpoint. And as part of Al-Sayer Corporate
Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR), we wish to have stronger engagement and long term partnerships to foster Kuwait’s youth community to build them to lead the nation”.
Mariam Hisham Al-Rayes, Fikra Program Manager at Cubical Services Business Incubator explained “We are passionate about paving the way for aspiring entrepreneurs with creative business ideas to achieve their dreams and to give back to the community. The program offers a platform for them to enhance their capabilities through extensive training, skill development, and knowledge sharing and mentoring. We are glad to have Al-Sayer Lexus as our partner.”
Partnership
Lexus brings the legacy of creating first time technologies to the world, and in the same spirit, Lexus would like to be part of the Fikra program which encourages new ideas.
Through the eight months, beginning from October 2017, Al-Sayer Lexus will support Fikra Program as a Gold Partner, to offer their participants best exposure and expertise to succeed in their endeavor.
Nehad Al-Haj Ali Corporate Excellence DGM added that “Al-Sayer Group Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility aims to play a greater role to support the youth segment who shall become visionaries to boost the economy and sustainable development the country and we wish the very best to the participants, Fikra Program team and the organizers for the success of this program”.
The first and second edition of the program received above 200 applications, accepted 30 business ideas, provided 37 training sessions and trained 48 entrepreneurs. Fikra Program invites talents to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial journey through registering for the program in www.fikraprogram.com (Registration deadline is November 11, 2017).
Fikra Program is proudly supported by Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, The National Fund for SME Development, Al-Hamra Real Estate Company, Ali Abdulwahab Al-Mutawa Commercial Company, Markaz Financial Center, Gulf Bank, and Grand Cinemas, and is managed by Cubical Services Business Incubator.
Strategic CSR commitment to national youth