National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)’s Run kicked off the morning of Saturday 10 December from two different starting points: the Bneid El Gar beach 10 Km race and Souq Sharq 5 Km race. Thousands of cheering supporters, spectators and media individuals lined the racing route on the Arabian Gulf Street to the finish line at the Shuwaikh Beach Park, where the successful event concluded with an award ceremony and a variety of entertaining activities.

Thousands of participants were running for health awareness. The NBK Run culminated with a prize giving ceremony where NBK awarded the top 12 participants, for both male and female and gave away many valuable prizes from the Run’s strategic Partner Ooredoo alongside the brand new Nissan Kicks car from Al Babtain Group, NBK’s Run strategic partner. Inaddition to free airline tickets from Kuwait airways

Mr. Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait took part in the NBK Run along with. Group CEO, Al-Babtain Group, Saleh A. Al-Babtain, Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain, CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait and Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi..

NBK Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar attended the awarding ceremony along with NBK- Kuwait Chief Executive Officer, Salah Yousef Al Fulaij, Faisal Al-Hamad, , CEO - Global Wealth Management and, NBK General Manager Consumer Banking Group Mohammad Al Othman, NBK General Manager  Group Human Resources Emad Al Ablani and NBK General Manager Operations Group Mohammed Al Kharafi.

Its worth mentioning that, for the past 28 years and in line with the bank’s social responsibility, NBK encouraged people  to run and walk for their health and wellbeing in the NBK Run.

This year, NBK Run celebrated its 28th anniversary. As the first sports event in the region, NBK Run continues its long tradition in supporting the community.

Support Children with cancer

NBK is keen to meet people’s expectations every year because it’s the bank’s duty and commitment.  NBK strongly supports sporting events and encourages physical activities as a means to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for members of the community. Titled “Let’s Run For Them”, NBK’s Run aimed to encourage children with cancer as Part of the registration fees will be a donation

NBK Announces the Winner of KD 125,000 in Al Jawhara Monthly Draw

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues to reward its customers with an outstanding array of draws, prizes and offers all year round.

In this context, the bank announced Aida Hussein Issa Sadiq as the winner of Al Jawhara Monthly prize worth KD 125,000 for November 2022.

Nissan Kicks  from NBK Run Strategic sponsor Al Babtain

ALIAA AL ENEZI was the lucky winners of the brand new Nissan Kicks, presented by Saleh A. Al-Babtain from Al Babtain Group during NBK’s Run grand prize draw that was supervised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The winner was among thousands of participants who were entitled to the draw automatically after their online registration.

Ooredoo Rewards

Ooredoo awarded the top race winners with exclusive prizes:annual subscription in “Shamel” plan and the new apple watch releases. Also, HATIM LOKA, SARA AL SHAMMERI, FAISAL AL WSHAITAN, were announced as the winners in the draw on free tickets to watch Paris Saint German (PSG) & World Cup football match live in France and Qatar.

Kuwait Airways Rewards

Kuwait Airways awarded ALI ALI, EMAN NADOOM, OMAR ABDULAZIZ, REEM AL SHAHEEN and MOHAMMAD AL SAYAFI in NBK Run draw with 10 airline tickets to different regional destinations including Europe. All the draws took place under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce.

Live Coverage

NBK’s Social Media team broadcasted the Run on NBK’s Official Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram pages.

Gulf Road Celebrations

Multiple points were set up along the race route starting from Bneid El Gar Beach and Souq Sharq towards the Shuwaikh Beach Park that witnessed special festivities and celebrations.

Special Thanks

It is worth mentioning that, NBK Run was supported by the strategic partners Al Babtain Group and Ooredoo. The event was organized in cooperation with many efforts including Kuwait airways, the Kuwait Municipality, Kuwait Fire Force, Wara Hospital and the Touristic Enterprises Company, KDD, ABC in addition to Ministries of Commerce, Health Medical Emergency, Kuwait Fire Force and the Ministry of Interior. Kuwait Airways as well took part in supporting the event by offering special prizes to the race’s winners and participants.

LOYAC volunteers

Loyac volunteers were present at the finish line to cheer the participants, encourage them and give them memorial medals and water bottles.

Preparations

By the early morning hours, organizers ensured the full readiness of the site to receive the participants. The event started after NBK volunteers finalized all required organizational and preventive measures to ensure the safety of the contestants.

Special Needs

NBK dedicated a special competition within the race for people with special needs, as part of the bank’s beliefs of the utmost importance of involving all members of society and their ability to prove their active and vital role in various areas and fields, particularly sports.

The Run’s Village

As part of the event, a group of sports, entertainment, medical and food groups displayed their products at the finish point of the race and presented their latest services and offers.

Stage Ceremony

NBK presented a large number of prizes and surprises during the final ceremony at the Shuwaikh beach, in response to the public’s great interaction with the bank’s social mission, which receives overwhelming response each year from all age groups, particularly young people.

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