KUWAIT: Within its social responsibility activities, Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) recently sponsored the Gulf Bank's fourth annual 642 Marathon which was held on November 17 with participation of over 7,500 competitors belonging to 66 nationalities.

The Gulf Bank 642 marathon is internationally accredited. It is the largest sport activity in Kuwait covering a stretch of 42 kilometers.

Speaking on the occasion, KAC's PR and media manager, Fayez Al-Enezi stressed that KAC was a golden sponsor for the marathon and that it always supports and sponsors various activities such as the marathon which aims to boosting public awareness concerning healthy lifestyles as well as raise funds for KRCS.

Al-Enezi added that the marathon coincided with the World Diabetics Day to highlight the importance of sports and fighting obesity to avoid various diseases including diabetics.