Al-Saqqabi: 'Youth and Sports Season' highlights Kuwait's organizational capabilities
Waleed Al-Saqqabi affirmed that the Youth and Sports Season enhances Kuwait's standing and brings together sports and cultural events through a partnership between the public and private sectors.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Waleed Al-Saqqabi, director of the “Kuwait Season for Youth and Sports” project, affirmed 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 tournaments. Speaking to KUNA, Al-Saqqabi said 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, and enhances integration between the public and private sectors. This contributes to showcasing Kuwait’s organizational capabilities, harnessing youth potential, and supporting economic and tourism activity.
He added that the recent period witnessed the organization of various events under the season, most notably the finals of the “30 Challenge” program, the Inspire Kuwait International Open ROLL RACE Championship, the Premier Padel Kuwait Major Championship, and the “Kafou 2026” forum. He clarified that the agenda for November includes the “Darasti” exhibition, which launched yesterday and runs until November 12, and the “Kuwait AI Hackathon,” scheduled from November 12 to 14 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, providing a platform to engage with educational opportunities and leverage youth capabilities in innovation and modern technologies.
He noted that the “Make a Move” event will be held at various universities across the country from November 16 to December 8. On November 21, the “ABK TOUR KUWAIT” cycling event will take place on the Kuwait Gulf Street, aiming to promote community participation and physical activity.
He further pointed out that upcoming events include the “Nexus” exhibition, held from November 26 to 28 at The Arena – Grand Hyatt Kuwait, and the Gulf Bank Marathon on November 28 on Kuwait Gulf Street, thereby enhancing the diversity of options available to the public and participants.
