Kuwait Finance House concludes Ramadan program ‘Increase good deeds in Ramadan’
Al-Ruwaieh: Several events and initiatives based on technology and virtual reality
KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House concluded its Ramadan program “Increase good deeds in Ramadan” for this year 2022 with various social and voluntary participations, awareness initiatives, daily communication with the public, competitions, events, Girgian, sport and youth activities with tremendous participation by individuals inside and outside Kuwait, thus reiterating KFH’s leadership in social responsibility and its keenness to enhance sustainable development goals.
Group DGM, Public Relations and Media, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh emphasized that KFH’s distinction in social responsibility reflects its position as a leading and pioneering financial institution at the private sector level. He indicated that KFH has ensured that its Ramadan program “Increase good deeds in Ramadan” is integrated and full of activities and events to cover all society segments and the youth segment to cope with technology and utilize innovations in several events where mobile applications and VThru technologies were used. He added that KFH events during Ramadan have witnessed tremendous and vast participations by the public.
Distribution of thousands of meals Al-Ruwaieh added that the opening of Ramadan program comprised a breakfast meal campaign during which KFH’s voluntary team prepared and distributed thousands of breakfast meals on a daily basis in various governorates of Kuwait. He reiterated that this initiative which KFH performs annually, enhances the voluntary spirit and contributes to the strengthening and deepening of the concept of giving.
Agreement with Kuwait
Red Crescent Society
Al-Ruwaieh indicated that KFH has signed an agreement of cooperation with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society as part of its program “Increase good deeds in Ramadan”. The agreement comprised Ramadan Iftar, Ramadan Catering, and food and consumer materials during the holy month of Ramadan. He added that this agreement is construed as an extension of the partnership with Kuwait Red Crescent Society which has resulted into several social and human projects and initiatives inside and outside Kuwait.
Group Iftar Initiative
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH’s voluntary team was present in the Jordanian capital “Amman” to prepare and distribute Iftar meals in cooperation with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society which has made the group
Iftar initiative for 1,000 families in Jordan with the support of KFH as part of the agreement between the two parties. He mentioned that Eid clothes were distributed to the refugees and needy people and entertainment and educational events were organized for children during the initiative. Also, food baskets were distributed. He emphasized that more than 15,000 Iftar meals were distributed to the refugees in Jordan during Ramadan.
Hospitality service at mosques
He said that KFH has provided hospitality services at mosques in different areas of Kuwait during the Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers in the last 10 days of Ramadan. The initiative was highly admired and appreciated by society, worshippers, police, and the organizers at mosques.
Participation in V-FIT challenge
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH has launched, in cooperation with V-Thru, the walking challenge to the public in Avenues and the
students at GUST to encourage them to practice sports in general and walking. Presents and gifts were presented to the winners and participants. The challenge continued throughout the month of Ramadan with major significant participation by the public. This third time partnership with VThru comes as part of the campaign “Better Health for Better Life”. The walk challenge using V-Thru functions demands participants to gather points on the applications at the rate of KD1/- on every 1,500 steps. The gathered balance may be used in purchases or to participate in the plantation and greening campaign of Kuwait within KFH initiative “Keep It Green” to achieve a sustainable environment.
Girgian events
Al-Ruwaieh added that KFH has organized the children’s Girgian festival at Avenues and other locations. Also, it has provided Eid gifts (ATMs) in KFH’s pavilion at Avenues. KFH’s Girgian festival has brought happiness and delight to the children, thus reflecting KFH’s keenness to interact with various society segments on various occasions.
Competitions and valuable prizes
Al-Ruwaieh said that the “Increase good deeds in Ramadan” program comprised competitions and prizes which have enhanced interaction and bondage with the public and customers through social media. Competitions comprised religious, educational, and interactive quizzes as well as a competition program offering valuable prizes through live broadcast on Instagram for customers and employees. The program recorded unprecedented participation by the followers.
Flare fitness tournament
Al-Ruwaieh said that based on its interest in health and sport activities, KFH has organized the Flare Fitness event for the 5th year respectively. The event comprises the challenge to burn calories. Prizes and iftar meals are presented for burning calories. The event witnessed wide participation. The organizing and judging in the competition was carried out by the Flare Fitness Team. He emphasized that these participations contribute to the spread of health awareness and inspire the youth to practice sports in an
advanced and developed manner.
Quran competition
Al-Ruwaieh added that KFH has conducted the “KFH Reciters” competition for the recitation of Quran during the month of Ramadan for the eighth year respectively under the supervision of Sheikh Fahad AlKandari and a group of highly distinguished reciters in Kuwait. The event took place in KFH’s auto showroom among tremendous participation by the public. The number of finalists reached 80 competitors for the age group -25 for males and females. 26 competitors were declared as winners and honored after the final eliminations.
Partnership with TV program
‘Quran Decoration’
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH has sponsored the TV program “Quran Decoration” which was presented by the Imam of Grand Mosque, Sheikh Fahad Al-Kandari. The program was presented on daily basis on KTV and YouTube during Ramadan. He indicated that KFH’s sponsorship of this program enhances KFH’s Ramadan program to include religious programs, awareness campaigns, medical and health tips and security instructions.
Quran Application presented by KFH
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH has provided the public with the Holy Quran Application as a gift. He emphasized that the application launched by KFH on IOS and Android devices has achieved record number of users which has exceeded 10 million users.
Awareness sessions on social media
He added that for a better investment of social media during this holy month, KFH has released a series of awareness sessions in various fields including sharia advice and instructions in cooperation with Sheikh Khaled Shujaa Al-Otaibi, health tips in cooperation with Dr Ghanima Al-Faleh, awareness messages in cooperation with the General Fire Department and the public relations and security media department at the Ministry of Interior in addition to Ramadan Fasting Time Schedule.
He indicated that KFH has launched a program “Your Doctor is at Baitak” in cooperation with Salam Hospital. The program gathered a group of highly reputable doctors
in various fields. The media materials and awareness videos released by KFH were highly welcomed, admired and appreciated by the followers and the public.
Participation with authorities
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH has supported the Military Beach Soccer Championship, thus reiterating its keenness to support sports and cooperate with the state institutions in such initiatives and enhance communications.
Ramadan Padel Championship
Al-Ruwaieh announced the success of the first Ramadan Padel Championship which was organized by Play Padel Academy in partnership with KFH. He reiterated KFH’s keenness to support sports and sportsmen. He emphasized that supporting such events is compatible with the “Better health for better life” program launched by KFH to enhance a healthy lifestyle by focusing on sports and youth activity programs.
Partnership with ‘Play’ Application
Al-Ruwaieh referred to the strategic partnership with the “Play” application which has organized several sport events, thus enhancing KFH’s program “Better
Health for Better Life.”
‘Learn Cooking’ Initiative
He said that KFH has presented to its female customers an exclusive free cooking session with Chef Faisal Al-Nashmi in collaboration with “Off the Menu”. The course continued for four days and witnessed remarkable participation by KFH’s female customers.
Employees’ participation
in Ramadan events
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH has participated in Ramadan events with all KFH family members to better enhance and strengthen functional bondage and appreciate employees’ efforts and congratulate them on Ramadan. KFH has organized several sport events e.g., Ramadan Padel Championship, employee soccer competition and live competitions on Instagram.
‘Keep it Green’ initiative
Al-Ruwaieh said that KFH was keen on including “Keep it Green” initiative in the Ramadan events. He also mentioned the VThru event in Avenues and Mishref through which one tree is planted for every 1,500 steps. Through this event, KFH has planted hundreds of trees including 3 years care program in cooperation with the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources.
Weekly offers to ‘Hesani’ customers
KFH continued its weekly offers to “Hesabi” customers. The bank organized several surprises to customers and followers e.g., “Iftar Sweets on Us”.
‘Corporate Social Responsibility’
Al-Ruwaieh concluded his press release statement by saying that KFH’s social efforts have witnessed global appreciation and praises. KFH has won the “Corporate Social Responsibility” prize at the Middle East level which was awarded by the reputable MEA Finance Magazine. He affirmed KFH shall continue its social participations and strategic initiatives and support all voluntary work initiatives based on KFH’s 45 years of experience in social responsibility which has played a basic role in sustainable development.