"The Center" Renewed Its Partnership with Loyak Academy "AC Milan" for Football
The Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has renewed its sponsorship of the Loyac “AC Milan” Football Academy in Kuwait for the 2026/2027 sports season, continuing a strategic partnership with Loyac that dates back to 2009, in line with its commitment to building human capacity and empowering youth.
This partnership has resulted in the training of more than 1,400 young players within a professional environment that adopts an internationally accredited training methodology, under the supervision of qualified coaches. The program’s impact extends beyond developing players’ technical and physical skills; it also reinforces values such as discipline, commitment, teamwork, and self-confidence, thereby contributing to the development of young people better equipped to take initiative and participate actively in society.
The academy also provides players with opportunities to participate in tournaments organized by AC Milan in Italy, offering them competitive experiences that go beyond local training. The academy team was the first from the Arab world to participate in the International Youth Peace Cup in Italy, and has since continued its presence in subsequent editions, achieving high rankings in several age groups.
Dina Al-Rafai, Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management and Business Development at KFH, stated that the long-standing partnership with Loyac represents a model of KFH’s approach to building long-term community partnerships that deliver sustainable impact. She added, “We believe that investing in youth begins by providing opportunities that help them discover their potential, nurture their talents, and expand their ambitions. Sports play a crucial role in this journey, as they instill discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and a continuous drive for improvement.”
Al-Rafai further noted, “After seventeen seasons of supporting the academy, we are proud of the impact it has had on the lives of generations of young players, and the experiences it has provided them that extend beyond the pitch, contributing to their personal development and strengthening their confidence in their abilities. KFH continues to support initiatives that invest in youth potential and provide them with space to grow and excel, thereby helping to prepare an ambitious generation capable of actively participating in Kuwait’s future.”
For her part, Farah Al-Saggar, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Loyac, stated that “the continuity of our partnership with KFH has enabled us to develop the academy season after season, providing a comprehensive training experience that gives players the opportunity to learn, grow, and measure their progress within a professional framework. It has also helped expand their opportunities to participate in international tournaments and interact with players from diverse backgrounds, which are important experiences in their sporting and personal journeys. This partnership reflects the complementary roles of the private sector and civil society institutions, and we look forward to continuing to develop the academy and extending its impact to more players in the coming seasons.”
