RIYADH, 27 January 2008 — Zain in Saudi Arabia and Aali Advertising and Publicity Agency, the marketing and organization agent of Hail Rally and representative of the Supreme Commission for Hail Development, have signed a partnership agreement in which Zain will provide the main sponsorship for Hail International Rally 2008 and the accompanying activities. The rally is scheduled on Feb. 6-15 in Hail region.
Dr. Marwan Alahmadi, CEO, Zain in Saudi Arabia, said at the signing of agreement that “this sponsorship is part of Zain’s commitment toward the Saudi community. We will offer financial support to help make the rally and its associated activities successful.
Zain believes in supporting and developing domestic tourism through sponsorship of local and international events and activities, such as the Hail Rally 2008, which gained an official international profile this year when the World Motor Sport Council accredited it as one of the qualifying rounds for the World Motor Sport Championship.”
In anticipation of Zain entering the Saudi market, Zain has signed several agreements with local and international technological and academic organizations, and sponsored various sporting activities with the aim of contributing to the Saudi community in accordance with its policies for corporate social responsibility.
The company — after winning the third GSM license in Saudi Arabia — is also seeking to encourage local talent to develop their economic abilities based on knowledge and experience in the Saudi market.
Zain intends to attract and develop qualified Saudi nationals to work in the telecommunications sector and to provide employment opportunities where appropriate.
