KUWAIT: As part of its efforts to instill positive values and raise digital awareness among youth, Zain sponsored the First GCC Conference for High School Students, held under the theme Health Awareness with a Gulf Vision, in collaboration with the Ministries of Education, Interior, and Defense, the Kuwait Society for Awareness and Prevention (Ghiras), and the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States.
Zain took part in the conference’s opening ceremony, which was held under the patronage and presence of Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei; Dr Ahmad Al-Shatti, CEO of the Ghiras Project; Dr Mohammed Al-Muqbil, Director General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States; and Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer at Zain Kuwait, along with a number of ambassadors, officials, and representatives of participating entities from Kuwait and other GCC countries.
In his opening remarks during the event, Waleed Al-Khashti said: “We at Zain are proud to be the main sponsor of this first-of-its-kind GCC conference for high school students, which serves as a pioneering platform to promote health awareness and instill positive values among Gulf youth. It also allows us to highlight the importance of digital awareness in light of the rapid technological changes of our time.”
He added: “Our participation comes as part of our solid strategy to support national and regional initiatives focused on youth, education, and public health. At Zain, we believe that investing in awareness and knowledge is the true investment in our nations’ future. As part of our social responsibility, we continue our efforts to empower future generations and support the efforts of government entities and civil society in building a conscious and resilient community.”
Al-Khashti continued: “Over the past years, we have been committed to launching awareness campaigns and forming strategic partnerships with various entities—most notably the Ministries of Education and Interior—to shed light on issues that directly impact our society. Recently, we also launched innovative digital campaigns aimed at raising societal awareness, especially among youth.” The conference aimed to promote health and social awareness among youth across GCC countries. It is the first of its kind in the region to focus specifically on high school students. The event saw the participation of student delegations from all GCC nations, alongside students from different educational districts across Kuwait.
The program featured a range of activities and interactive sessions, including workshops and lectures addressing critical youth-related topics such as digital addiction and its societal effects, psychological and family therapy, personal development, and raising awareness of the health, social, and psychological risks of drug and substance abuse.
Participating students were also given the opportunity to share their views and exchange solutions regarding common challenges faced by youth. At the conclusion of the conference, a set of recommendations was compiled and submitted to the relevant official bodies in Kuwait and other Gulf countries to ensure proper follow-up and practical implementation. Zain continues to align with the national agenda in the areas of youth empowerment and social development, as one of the country’s leading institutions committed to playing a vital role in advancing and prospering the community.
