KUWAIT: As part of its efforts to establish the principles of social sustainability, and as a way to continue supporting the youth, Gulf Bank has announced the second edition of the Off-Road Challenge, in cooperation with Suffix, that is set to happen next Friday, March 10, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. On this occasion, Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank, Fahad Al-Sharrah said, that dozens of 4x4 motor sport enthusiasts will be participating in this year's Off-Road Challenge activities and will be given the opportunity to practice their favorite sport, enjoy the challenges of the competition, and win valuable prizes.

Al-Sharrah mentioned that the registration to participate in the competition is eligible for both amateurs and professionals in 4x4 motorsports. He further confirmed that the registration is still open for those looking to take part, and that the high turnout of participants and the attendees during last year's event, reflects the interest of young people wanting to practice this sport.

Fahad Al-Sharrah

He added: "Participants will compete on specially equipped natural and artificial obstacle courses in Bnaider, which will range from easy to medium levels. The competition's route has been prepared with many off-road obstacles - using sand, rocks, water basins, and other challenges that the participants must pass in order to complete the challenge - taking into account all security and safety measures."

Al-Sharrah indicated that the Off-Road Challenge consists of several stages, where every stage will consist of a different challenge. The contestants will be evaluated on their speed and skills in overcoming the challenges by a panel of specialized judges. He further stated that social responsibility is one of the main pillars of Gulf Bank's 2025 strategy, which deals with all financial, environmental, and social aspects. It contributes to the development of society and enhances its leadership in all fields by effectively applying sustainability practices. For those interested to register for this year's Gulf Bank Off-Road Challenge, they can visit the following website:

Gulf Bank's vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti Bank of the Future. The Bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee's role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience.

Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining robust developments in sustainability at environmental, social and governance levels through diverse sustainability initiatives, strategically selected to benefit the Bank both internally and externally. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 "New Kuwait" and works with various parties to achieve it.