KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, celebrated Gergiaan at Martyr Fahad Al Ahmad Hall in Daiya Area as part of its daily presence at the 40th edition of Abdullah Meshari Al Roudhan Ramadan Football Tournament. The company is the Diamond Sponsor of the tournament for the fourth year running, which comes under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.


Drogba with Al Khashti, Al Roudhan, and Hazem Imam during the Iftar banquet

Zain's support to this unique event comes in line with the company's belief in the importance of supporting the youth and sports sectors in Kuwait, as well as encouraging the various sporting initiatives that cater to young people. The event witnesses impressive participation of football enthusiasts from across Kuwait and the GCC, and Zain will remain committed to supporting and sponsoring sports, emphasizing its dedication to the elevation of Kuwaiti youth and sports.

Zain and Al Roudhan's organizing committee, both being Kuwaiti organizations proud of their national identity, organized a Gergiaan celebration where candy was distributed to the attending crowds while hosting a traditional performance. The event also witnessed a special friendly match between ministers and members of the parliament, which was held under the patronage and attendance of the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah and Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Al Ghanim. The match ended with a 3-2 win for the parliament team.

This year, Al Roudhan tournament witnessed the participation of Italian legend Francesco Totti and Ivorian legend Didier Drogba, who both took part in a special Iftar banquet along with Zain customers who won a competition on the company's social media channels. The event will also host Croatian legend Luka Modric, who won the Ballon d'Or as world player of the year 2018, as well as Portuguese legend Luis Figo.

Al Roudhan Ramadan Football Tournament is considered the most prominent sporting event in Kuwait during the Holy Month of Ramadan of every year. Football fans in Kuwait and the GCC look forward to it with great passion, given the fact that it witnesses high levels of professionalism through both the competing local teams as well as the international football stars hosted.

As it does every year, Zain will be present at Al Roudhan Tournament on a daily basis, where it will be interacting with the audiences through various competitions, activities, and entertainment programs. The company will also be distributing valuable prizes and holding daily challenges and competitions on its official social media channels, and more.

Zain believes in the support of the various initiatives that contribute to the development of the Kuwaiti sports and youth sectors. The company reflects this belief through its support to such distinguished sports events as well as through its support to Kuwaiti athletes in various sports who proudly represent Kuwait in local and international arenas.