Boubyan Bank Renewed Sponsorship of 'Safatn Four Soccer' Football Academy

Boubyan Bank has renewed its sponsorship of the “Safteen For Soccer” football academy, which specializes in training children aged 5 to 16, thereby continuing a partnership that has been in place since the academy’s establishment in 2018. This renewal reflects the bank’s commitment to long-term investment in youth and support for promising sports talents in Kuwait.

The sponsorship renewal was signed in the presence of Faisal Al-Khader, Assistant Manager of Communications and Corporate Relations at Boubyan, and Badr Al-Mutawa, founder of the “Safteen For Soccer” academy and former Kuwait national team player, along with several bank and academy officials.

This step aligns with the bank’s corporate social responsibility strategy and its dedication to supporting sports initiatives and their sustainable impact. The bank aims to discover talents at early stages of life and provide a professional training environment that helps them develop their technical and physical skills, while instilling values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

As part of the sponsorship, Boubyan Bank customers and employees’ children will receive a special 20% discount on academy fees during the summer and winter holidays of 2026–2027. This offer expands their access to the academy’s training programs and enhances the community value delivered by the partnership to various segments of Boubyan’s community.

Speaking on the occasion, Al-Khader stated that the sponsorship renewal reflects Boubyan’s vision for community partnerships based on continuity and tangible impact. He noted that supporting the academy since its launch in 2018 embodies the bank’s belief in the importance of long-term investment in youth, providing pathways that help them discover and develop their abilities within an organized and motivating sports environment.

He added that the “Safteen For Soccer” academy represents a model of sports initiatives that combine football skill development with player character building, by instilling values of discipline, teamwork, commitment, and ambition. This contributes to preparing a generation of youth equipped with the necessary sports and personal attributes to achieve their aspirations.

Al-Khader emphasized that the extension of the partnership over the past years confirms Boubyan’s commitment to building sustainable relationships with entities that share its vision regarding youth and sports. He pointed out that the true value of this sponsorship is evident in the continuity of the academy’s programs and its ability to develop talents and prepare several of its players to move to Kuwaiti clubs.

He noted that the partnership supports the academy’s efforts to expand its players’ experiences through participation in tournaments and external camps, giving them opportunities to learn from diverse football schools, compete in different environments, and gain experiences that contribute to improving their technical and physical levels.

Al-Khader affirmed that supporting these participations is part of a vision aimed at contributing to the preparation of a generation of talents capable of representing Kuwaiti sports with distinction in the future. He stressed that developing young players requires a comprehensive experience that combines regular training, competition, and gaining experience both within Kuwait and abroad.

He highlighted that offering a 20% discount on academy fees to Boubyan Bank customers and employees’ children adds a new dimension to the partnership, allowing them to benefit from the training programs offered by the academy. This reflects the bank’s commitment to encouraging youth to engage in sports and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Al-Khader concluded by affirming that Boubyan will continue to support initiatives that invest in youth capabilities and provide them with real opportunities for growth and development, thereby enhancing the role of sports in building generations and supporting the future of the sports sector in Kuwait.

For his part, Badr Al-Mutawa, founder of the “Safteen For Soccer” academy and former Kuwait national team player, thanked Boubyan Bank for renewing its sponsorship and continuing its support for the academy since its establishment. He affirmed that this partnership is a cornerstone in the academy’s journey and its ability to continue and develop its training programs.

Al-Mutawa said that Boubyan’s support has helped provide a comprehensive training environment that assists young players in honing their skills and developing their abilities according to an organized training methodology. He added that this support has enabled approximately 250 academy players to transition to several Kuwaiti clubs, reflecting the actual impact of the partnership and the results achieved over the past years.

He further stated that the continuity of sponsorship has provided the academy with the necessary stability to expand its players’ experiences and allow them opportunities to participate in tournaments and external camps. He emphasized the importance of these experiences in raising their technical levels and enhancing their self-confidence and competitive ability.

Al-Mutawa affirmed that the mission of the “Safteen For Soccer” academy goes beyond teaching football skills to include building the player’s character and instilling commitment and ambition. He noted that the partnership with Boubyan supports the academy’s efforts to prepare a promising sports generation equipped with the necessary attributes to continue its development and represent Kuwaiti sports in the future.