Kuwait’s Awqaf Public Foundation recognizes Zain; Waqf Forum held
Event held under patronage of HH Crown Prince
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 19: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, was recognized by the Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation during the 25th Waqf Forum held at Regency Hotel. The event was organized to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation, and was held under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.
HH the Crown Prince’s representative, H.E. Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Fahad Al Afasi, and Secretary-General of the Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation Mohammed Al Jalahma recognized Zain represented by Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al Khashti for its role as one of the first Kuwaiti companies to dedicate a KD 1 million Waqf at the Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation since 1996 as endorsed by the Board of Directors, where all of the Waqf’s annual proceeds are dedicated for various charity programs every year.
Zain expressed its pride in this recognition that further highlights the company’s commitment to enrich the culture of giving and social contribution through launching humanitarian campaigns and supporting initiatives adopted by leading non-profit organizations inside and outside of Kuwait. Zain prides itself on the long track of records and contributions it has put in philanthropic areas over the years, being one of the leading companies in the private sector.
Zain spares no efforts to achieve its comprehensive Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibly Strategy that closely focuses on supporting humanitarian initiatives. The company strongly believes that launching and supporting humanitarian initiatives help infuse a sense of responsibility into members of the society, and help support those who are in need of help.
The 25th Waqf Forum was held to highlight the most prominent achievements, charity initiatives, and relief projects adopted by the Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation across local and international levels and in collaboration with the various entities and organizations from the public and private sectors in Kuwait. The event also witnessed the recognition of these entities and organizations as success partners.
Zain is proud of its long list of programs and contributions that serve noble causes through strategically partnering with entities that adopt humanitarian work, including non-profit organizations, governmental institutions, and global entities.