Director of Youth and Sports Season: Strengthening Kuwait's Status as a Destination for Regional and International Events

Kuwait City, Kuwait, 8 Nov (KUNA) — Waleed Al-Saqqaf, director of the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season project, said on Sunday that the season aims to deliver a comprehensive experience that attracts participants and visitors from within and outside the country, while consolidating Kuwait’s position as a destination for hosting regional and international events and competitions.

Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Saqqaf noted that the season, launched by the Public Authority for Youth and Sports in strategic partnership with Kuwait Finance House, serves as a national umbrella that unites sports, youth, and cultural events. It enhances integration between the public and private sectors, showcasing Kuwait’s organizational capabilities, harnessing youth potential, and supporting economic and tourism activity.

He added that the recent period saw the organization of diverse events under the season, most notably the finals of the “Thirty Challenge” program, the “Inspire Kuwait International Open Rollerskating Championship,” the “Premier Padel Kuwait Major” championship, and the “Kafou 2026” forum. This diversity reflects the season’s broad scope, encompassing sports competitions, digital content creation, and the empowerment of youth talents and skills.

Al-Saqqaf clarified that the agenda for November includes the “My School” exhibition, which opens tomorrow and runs until 12 November, and the “Kuwait AI Hackathon,” held from 12 to 14 November at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre. These events provide opportunities to engage with educational prospects and leverage youth capabilities in innovation and modern technologies.

He noted that the “Make a Move” event will take place at various universities across the country from 16 November to 8 December. On 21 November, the “ABK Tour Kuwait” cycling event will be held on the Kuwait Gulf Road, promoting community participation and physical activity.

Other upcoming events include the “Nexus” exhibition, scheduled from 26 to 28 November at The Arena – Grand Hyatt Kuwait, and the Gulf Bank Marathon on 28 November on the Kuwait Gulf Road. These initiatives aim to diversify options available to the public and participants.

Al-Saqqaf praised the strong support and continuous attention provided by the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, to the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season. He highlighted the minister’s commitment to monitoring the season’s various events and initiatives and ensuring their success.

He expressed hope that the season will continue to meet the aspirations of different societal segments by offering events that align with their interests, thereby enhancing their participation in sports, cultural, and youth activities. This approach aims to make the season a unifying space for creativity and community engagement.

He affirmed the effort to expand the season’s agenda and organize the largest possible number of diverse events in collaboration with government entities, private sector institutions, and youth initiative leaders. This will provide broader opportunities to showcase national talents and strengthen the sustainability of sports and youth activities in the country.

He explained that the season relies on an official accreditation system for entities and initiatives contributing to organizing sports, cultural, and youth activities. This system supports the integration of efforts, expands partnerships, attracts sponsors, and contributes to the sustainability of events while maximizing their social and economic impact.

He emphasized the importance of linking events with the tourism sector and making related information available to the public, urging interested parties to follow the “Visit Kuwait” platform to stay updated on the season’s agenda and details of upcoming events. (End) S.A.D / A.M.H