AUB organises ‘charity fun run’ for environment
Event raises awareness on protecting our environment Salmiya Cube Mall
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 4: In a clear message to encourage the community to take care and protect the environment, Ahli United Bank (AUB) organized its special activity “Fun Run for the Environment”. This comes as part of the Bank’s social responsibility program and which sets environmental care on the top of its priorities in accordance with His Highness the Amir of the state of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s vision 2035 for a new Kuwait, which emphasizes care for the environment as one of its main pillars. The event was held on Saturday, Dec 1 with “excellent participation from different age groups and nationalities, many bank staff, customers and friends of AUB, who competed with an enthusiastic spirit in a fun atmosphere including participants with special needs who showed great enthusiasm to contribute to the success of this activity.
The race started at 8:00 am on Saturday, with a fun atmosphere and great interaction between the participants and supporters. From the Bank’s Head Office along an urban route around the banking district the participants walked, jogged and ran for 5 kms until they reached the finish line, which was also at the AUB Head Office. At the finish line, the bank announced the winners of the first three places for male and female runners. The male winners were: Abdulrahman Al Kandaeri, Mohammed Salman and Naif Thamer. The female winners were: Taiba Al Nouri, Sara El Safty and Fatemah Al Awadhi.
Mrs Sahar Dashti, Deputy General Manager responsible for the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program at AUB said: “AUB’s ‘Fun Run’ has been solely designed to showcase our commitment towards making our environment a better place now, and for the future. We were keen to distinguish this special activity to be a clear and strong message that we must join hands and work together to preserve our environment.”
Dashti added: “This event represents one of AUB’s key initiatives in social responsibility to contribute to the achievement of His Highness the Amir’s Vision 2035 for a new Kuwait. In addition, it also reflects the Bank’s commitment in supporting activities that will advance social development in the field of raising aware-
Photos from the event
Abdul Rahman Altatan (far left) with the other team members and the
Kuwait Maths Inspectors, at the competition venue. KUWAIT CITY, Dec 4: Abdul Rahman Altatan, a year 11 student from Kuwait English School, was one of only three students nationally to represent the Kuwait team at the 1st Arabian Mathematics Olympiad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between Nov 25-29.
The Olympiad offers an appropriate environment for enhancing scientific competition among Arab students in various fields (Algebra, number theory, engineering…) so that they can embrace excellence at all levels – national, regional and international.
In order to gain a place in the contest, Abdul Rahman passed through six rounds of intense competition in Kuwait earlier this year, thus earning him the accolade of a place in the Kuwait team.
ness and spreading the culture of environmental work as an integral part of the Kuwaiti culture. Furthermore it also creates a spirit of competition in preserving the environment and inspires cooperation and collective responsibility among all members of society”.
In a speech at the closing ceremony,
Thirteen Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Oman and Morocco took part; and, although the Kuwait team did not come away with medals on this occasion, Abdul Rahman told KES that his interest in the Mathematics discipline has grown even more since his competition attendance.
The Chairman, Mohammed Jassim Al Saddah, Vice-Chairman Madam Naela Al Saddah, Financial Manager Madam Rula Al Saddah, School Director, Mrs Rhoda Elizabeth Muhmood, General Manager, Muhmood Muhmood, Senior High School Principal, Mrs Janet Carew and the Mathematics Department would like to congratulate Abdul Rahman on his fantastic achievement and wish him good luck in his future endeavours.
Dashti went on to thank all government entities, represented by the Ministry of Interior, the Medical Emergency Department in the Ministry of Health and the Red Crescent and all those who participated and were present from the early morning and contributed to the success of this event. KUWAIT CITY, Dec 4: Gulf Bank celebrated the inauguration of its Salmiya Cube Mall branch, located on Salem Mubarak Street. The branch extends Gulf Bank’s premium financial services offering while providing support for the Bank’s main branch in Fanar Mall.
Ahmed Al Amir, Assistant General Manager for External Communication, Gulf Bank, commented: “Gulf Bank is committed to providing our valued customers with the latest and best financial solutions, products and services. The opening of our 58th branch is a demonstration of our commitment, and we are delighted to be growing and strengthening our offerings across the country.”
In an effort to provide best-in class services and convenience to all customers, Gulf Bank now has 58 branches located across Kuwait. The inauguration marks the continued success of the bank’s strategic approach to growth across Kuwait.
To find out more about Gulf Bank, customers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches or log on to www.e-gulfbank.com. They can also contact the Customer Contact Centre on 1805805, or place queries through the newly-launched WhatsApp service on 65805805 for assistance and guidance.