Public Affairs

AUK held a weeklong celebration of Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day alongside its padel court opening with various events and activities on campus.

The opening ceremony of the padel court commenced with an official inauguration which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the president of the Kuwait Olympic Committee and AUK alumnus, Shaikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad. A plaque of appreciation was presented by Dr. Awwad to Shaikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for attending the official ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the Office of Student Life and the Office of Public Relations and Marketing in collaboration with the organizers of the Shaikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Golden Award.

Following the inauguration, a padel match played by two of Kuwait’s most popular national football players, Bashar Abdullah and Bader Al Mutawa against Shaikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Shaikh Ali Abdullah Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah. The next game included AUK alumnus, Najeeb Al Awadi against AUK student, Mohammed Abdal. The event was filled with traditional Kuwaiti music, a photobooth, snacks, and fresh drinks. 

Alongside the padel court opening were an exciting variety of activities and functions organized by AUK student clubs and organizations which included an old Kuwaiti souk theme, live traditional music by Kuwaiti bands, authentic Kuwaiti food, and several games and booths for the campus community to enjoy.

Commenting on the court opening ceremony and National & Liberation Day celebrations, Ms. Hala Al Abdulrazzaq, dean of Student Affairs said, “We are delighted with the festive National and Liberation Day activities and of the prestigious inauguration of the padel court. It was an honor to host our VIP guests and professional athletes. There are many exciting functions planned for the future and we look forward to providing our students with many more fun opportunities.”  
 
 

 Images from the event