Wataniya Telecom Sponsors the Yearly UNISCO

Driven by its social responsibility towards the society, Wataniya Telecom the leading company in providing mobile service in Kuwait and the region has sponsored Kuwait University's yearly marathon organized by the UNISCO University club.

Wataniya's sponsorship comes from its initiatives to constantly provide the youth with the necessary support and encourage them to be more involved in athletic activities as well as raise the awareness around the topic.

Regarding Wataniya's involvement with the event, Abdol Aziz Al Balool PR Manager at Wataniya expressed: "Our sponsorship of the yearly University marathon is part of our social obligation at Wataniya which confirms our interest in supporting and encouraging all athletic activities by sponsoring various championships and competitions."

Al Balool praised such events organized by the University administration which aims in encouraging the youth and affirmed by saying: "It is our pleasure at Wataniya Telecom to constantly participate in sponsoring the yearly marathon due to its high importance, as we always seek in supporting the youth segment in the Kuwaiti society to take part in similar activities."

From his end, Dr. Yousef Jawad Messa'ed Dean Assistant of Science Administration unit at Kuwait University whom has participated at the marathon event on behalf of the Dean Dr. Rashid Al Ajmi has expressed his appreciation to Wataniya's sponsorship: "Wataniya has had its evident foot prints in supporting the Kuwaiti community and taking an effective role in social events and we are very delighted to have them onboard as a main sponsor of the yearly marathon." 

Worthy to mention, Wataniya's sponsorship of the marathon falls under its social responsibility program which is built on the pillar of encouraging the youth to get involved in all athletic activities.

The marathon has brought together many different participant groups such as university students and faculty staff at the Kuwait University. Also taking part at the marathon were special needs students from Kuwait University as well as special needs students from the Kuwait Disabled Sport Club and a motorcycle participants as part of the marathon.